Painter Blaster

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec have secured a very exciting project with Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd. The scope of work covers a vast range of disciplines including structural and piping fabrication, SMP erection, refractory lining, insulation, and E&I installation works.

Civmec are currently seeking experienced Painter Blasters to join our construction team on the Covalent Lithium Refinery project.

This local, long-term opportunity provides project work within the metro area with a family friendly work schedule of 50 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The Role

Placing drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering

Preparing surfaces by removing old paint, filing holes and cracks, smoothing and sealing surfaces

Selecting and preparing paints to required colours by portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying additives

Applying paints, using brushes, rollers and sprays

Grinding, sanding and surfaces of items to be painted

Loading paint and mixing paint into spray equipment

Connecting hoses to spray equipment and adjusting spray nozzles to required pressure

Securing items to be sprayed within spray booths

Directing spray guns to apply even coatings

Setup of abrasive blast equipment for operations

Perform other general duties as required

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

You will be based in Perth, Western Australia

Relevant Certificates / Trade certificates

Working a heights ticket (desirable)

Elevated Work Platform (desirable)

Relevant High Risk Work License

3 years + construction experience in the mining and resources sector

Nationally recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card

Complete a pre-employment medical, including Drug & Alcohol screening

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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