Desired Qualification Experience

- B.E./B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Industrial Engineering.
- NACE Level-2 Coating Inspector Certification (Mandatory).
- Minimum 1015 years of experience in Structural Steel Blasting & Painting operations.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in leading blasting & painting teams in a structural steel fabrication industry.

Industry Type Exposure

- Structural Steel Fabrication / Heavy Engineering / Steel Manufacturing Industry..

Roles & Responsibilities / Duties to be Performed:

- Lead and supervise all shift-wise blasting and painting activities to achieve daily production targets.
- Ensure surface preparation and coating application are carried out in accordance with approved specifications, SSPC, NACE, ISO 8501 and project requirements.
- Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, environmental conditions and painting parameters before coating application.
- Ensure compliance with DFT, WFT, adhesion, holiday testing and coating quality requirements.
- Coordinate with PPC, Fabrication, QA/QC, Dispatch and Maintenance teams for smooth production flow.
- Review and approve inspection reports, DFT records, blasting reports and painting documentation.
- Ensure optimum utilization of paint, abrasives and consumables while minimizing wastage.
- Monitor paint shop productivity and implement measures for productivity improvement.
- Conduct root cause analysis of coating failures, rework and quality deviations and implement CAPA.
- Lead NACE,



customer and third-party inspections during fabrication and pre-dispatch inspections.
- Ensure availability of paints, abrasives, compressors, spray pumps and blasting equipment.
- Ensure strict implementation of HSE practices, PPE compliance and environmental requirements.
- Guide and train engineers, supervisors and operators on coating procedures, inspection techniques and quality standards.
- Prepare daily production, quality and consumption reports and submit shift performance reports to management.

Working Conditions / Machines & Tools Used:

- Structural Steel Blasting & Painting Shop.
- Airless Spray Machines.
- Conventional Spray Equipment.
- Abrasive Blasting Machines.
- Air Compressors.
- Blast Pots.
- DFT Gauge.
- Surface Profile Gauge.
- Holiday Detector.
- Adhesion Tester.
- Dew Point Meter.
- Hygrometer.
- Surface Thermometer.
- EOT Crane, Hydra & Material Handling Equipment.
- SAP, MS Excel and MS Office.

Mandatory Technical Competencies

- NACE Level-2 Coating Inspector Certification (Mandatory).
- Knowledge of SSPC, NACE, ISO 8501, ISO 12944, ASTM and customer coating specifications.
- Hands-on experience in abrasive blasting, surface preparation and industrial coating systems.
- Expertise in Epoxy, Zinc Rich Primer, Polyurethane, Intumescent Fireproofing and Multi-coat Painting Systems.
- Solid knowledge of DFT inspection, coating inspection, paint consumption analysis and defect investigation.
- Leadership, contractor management and production planning skills.
- Good communication and reporting skills.

📌 Blasting & Painting Operation For Jindal Steel Ltd, Angul Orissa
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📍 Angul