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Our client a multinational organization is urgently looking to fill vacancy for their port operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Island.
| POSITION TITLE: | MARINE PAINTER/SANDBLASTER (IDIQ) |
| DEPARTMENT | PORT OPERATIONS |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | SUPERVISOR, IDIQ |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Familiar with Navy standard/general requirements on preservation of ships in service.
- Knowledge in different types/classes and uses of preservatives and painting or surface preparation equipment, application of various types of paints, abrasive sand, non-skids, thinners and solvents.
- Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Familiar with US Navy standard/general requirements on preservation of ships in service.
- Knowledge in different types/classes and uses of preservatives and painting or surface preparation equipment, application of various types of paints, abrasive sand, non-skids, thinners, and solvents.
- Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- Not applicable.
EDUCATION:
- High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship course related to Painting Technology or Trade.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three (3) year experience as Painter/Sandblaster in Naval Repair Facility or commercial shipyard.
Basic terms of the job offer
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $525.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount given take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,
will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays:
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Updated covid and yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 3 Years |

