What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Supervisor position at Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC?
Position: Paint Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Offshore Paint Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all coating and surface preparation activities across the company’s offshore fleet. This role ensures that all painting operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, manufacturer specifications, and company standards.
The position will directly supervise a dedicated paint crew and manage annual coating programs, including budgeting, scheduling, material planning, and quality assurance. The Offshore Paint Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining asset integrity and extending the service life of offshore equipment and structures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning & Budgeting
- Develop annual coating and surface preparation work scopes for each rig to support budget planning
- Estimate and calculate paint, consumables, and material quantities for planned projects
- Identify long-term coating needs and prioritize work based on asset conditions and operational requirements
Crew Management & Scheduling
- Supervise and lead a paint crew of approximately 3 personnel
- Develop and manage a rotation schedule for the paint crew across multiple rigs to ensure consistent coverage throughout the fleet
- Allocate time and resources efficiently based on project scope and rig-specific needs
- Provide clear daily and project-based work instructions to crew members
Execution & Quality Control
- Oversee all surface preparation and coating applications to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
- Conduct inspections before, during, and after coating applications to verify proper coverage, adhesion, and quality
- Ensure all work meets internal standards as well as applicable offshore and regulatory requirements
Vendor & Technical Coordination
- Engage with coating/paint suppliers for technical guidance, product selection, and specialized applications
- Coordinate with vendors for unique or large-scale coating projects requiring specialized systems or procedures
Equipment & Inventory Management
- Determine equipment requirements for coating projects, including evaluating rental vs. purchase options
- Maintain oversight of all painting tools, equipment, and job boxes to ensure readiness and availability offshore
- Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and replenishment of all materials and equipment
Reporting & Communication
- Provide weekly progress reports to the Compliance Manager and relevant stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, inspections, and material usage
- Communicate daily work plans during pre-tour meetings with rig personnel
Safety & Compliance
- Prepare and complete permits to work for all painting activities
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings with the paint crew prior to task execution
- Ensure compliance with all company HSE policies and offshore safety regulations
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices
Professional Development
- Commitment to ongoing training and certification advancement, including progression to CIP Level 2, Level 3, or equivalent
- Participation in company-supported training related to coatings, safety, and offshore operations
Education, Training, and Experience to satisfy essential job functions:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent, or proven relevant work experience
- NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 certification or equivalent (or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment)
- Basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and communication
- Demonstrated experience in industrial or offshore painting and coating applications
Preferred:
- Offshore experience
- Demonstrated leadership and organization skills.
- Proficient understanding of Permit to Work and Job Safety Analysis systems
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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- Manage non-supervisory employees
If supervisory responsibilities exist, describe those supervisory activities the job is responsible for by indicating level of supervision given for each activity listed below. Place an “X” in the category that best describes the level of supervision provided.
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Provides recommendations, but does not make final decision |
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Evaluating employee performance |
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Promotions |
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Salary increases |
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Hiring new employees |
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Discharging employees |
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Disciplinary actions |
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Scheduling work hours of other employees |
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Coaching and counseling |
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Training |
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Assigning work activities |
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Handling employee grievances/complaints |
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Direct and Indirect Reports:
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- This position directly supervises 3 employees and indirectly supervises 0 employees.
Typical Physical Requirements of Position:
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Sedentary work. May require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. |
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Light work. My require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. |
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Medium work. May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
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Heavy work. May require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this
job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities
from time to time, as needed.