Shipyard Coatings Specialist & Supervisor

Myron Wilkins

SPRAYER

Chesapeake, VA 757-***-**** **********@*****.***

Objective

Experienced and certified Shipyard Sprayer seeking a position where I can apply my expertise in industrial coatings, corrosion control, and leadership to contribute to operational excellence and company growth.

Experience

Sprayer/Supervisor 2014-2026

International Marine & Industrial Applicators – Portsmouth, VA

• Serve as subject matter expert in high-performance coatings and corrosion control methods

• Frequently consulted by supervisors, zone managers, and shop heads for technical guidance

• Apply coatings on nuclear and non-nuclear naval vessels and components

• Operate independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality standards

• Experienced in applying high solids, oil-based, water-based, two-part, and powder coatings

• Perform spray applications in both open-air and confined spaces (tanks, bilges, etc.)

• Operate and maintain airless, conventional, and plural component spray equipment

• Ensure proper mixing ratios to minimize hazardous waste and maximize efficiency

• Troubleshoot and repair spray equipment to complete critical jobs on schedule

• Applied epoxy and polyurethane coatings on 50+ vessel hulls, meeting MIL-spec standards with zero rework"

• Airless / conventional / HVLP spray systems

Marine Painter

Ameri-Force Inc. – Portsmouth, VA 2007-2014

• Performed brush and roll painting to meet required mil specifications and finish standards

• Used wet film gauges to ensure coating thickness compliance

• Executed lettering and stenciling on vessels and components

• Conducted surface preparation using hand tools, sanders, grinders, and chemical strippers

• Performed abrasive blasting using materials such as Black Beauty, aluminum oxide, sponge, and steel grit

• Operated hydro blasting equipment for surface preparation

• Applied masking techniques to protect sensitive ship components and systems

• Interpreted technical specifications from paint and equipment manufacturers

• "Reduced coating defects by 20% through improved surface prep techniques

• Reading coating specs & technical data sheets

• Working on hulls, tanks, decks, and confined spaces Education

Churchland High School 2005

Skills & abilities

• SSPC C-14 Certified Airless Sprayer

• OSHA Certified

• Industrial & Commercial Painting

• High-Performance Coating Applications

• Paint Mixing & Ratio Accuracy

• Airless, Conventional & Plural Component Pumps

• Surface Preparation & Blasting Techniques

• Wet Film Gauge & Mil Spec Compliance

• Strong Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Problem Solving & Equipment Troubleshooting

• Confined Space & Open-Air Application Experience

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