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Marine Painter

Delphinus Engineering
Island, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs application and removal of various paint coatings on ships and non-nuclear components, interior/exterior surface ships, and submarines preservation per NAVSEA Standard Item (009-32).

LOCATION: Pearl Harbor, HI.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Properly handle and utilize hazardous materials/solvents, including but not limited to, toxic and non-toxic painting materials, select proper protection required when applying, removing, and properly disposing of hazardous waste generated.
  • Setup, operate, and maintain industrial paint spraying equipment, airless painting equipment, and sandblasting equipment IAW OSHA, federal, state and local standards and requirements for shipyard work.
  • Apply and remove various paint coatings on ships and non-nuclear components, interior/exterior surface ships, and submarines preservation per NAVSEA Standard Item (009-32).
  • Prepare and mask surfaces for preservation.
  • Attend Government pre-shift and shift turnover briefings.
  • Conduct pre-shift and shift turnover briefings with contractor personnel.
  • Assign tasks to contractor personnel.
  • Verify trades personnel performing repairs and/or installations are trained adequately and qualified accordingly to perform the task(s) assigned.
  • Act as a supervisory point of contact (POC) to government representatives assigned to oversee contracted repairs and/or installations.
  • Provide oversight of contractor personnel.
  • Ensure general housekeeping (GHK) is accomplished as needed per shift.
  • Resolve contractor personnel issues.

EDUCATION:

  • Must be a graduate with a high school diploma or GED equivalence.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to get a cleared badge for CIA work.
  • Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) C-12 certified. Must provide proof of current qualification.
  • Show written proof or documentation of one of the following:
    • Journeyman’s level of skill is developed from both formal training and work experience. The term Journeyman is specifically defined as a term applied to a worker who has completed a specified training program as an APPRENTICE MASTER TITLE (any industry) in learning a trade or craft, or can give written proof of four years of qualifying experience for such trade or craft and an additional two (2) years of experience as a journeyman painter.
    • Six (6) years of qualifying experience as a journeyman Painter.
  • Must provide medical records and clearance indicating that they are qualified to work with or around lead.
  • Supervisory level painter.
    • Required to have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
    • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to brief and oversee a job.
    • Supervisors are key personnel and must be onsite while non-supervisors perform work on PHNSY.
  • Ability to control contaminated clothing IAW 29 CFR 1910.1025(g).
  • All experience should be pertinent to work on SSN 688 Class and Virginia Class Submarines.

Wage Range: $21.26-$32.02

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.

Salary : $21 - $32

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