High School diploma or equivalent
NACE Inspector and/or SSPC NBPI required
Formal or informal on-the-job training in the marine industry; familiarity with Navy and Society for Protective Coatings standards
Must possess knowledge of Maritime paintings standards with particular emphasis in US Navy ship preservation criterion
Word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database computer skills required
Must be able to accomplish mathematical calculations associated with preservation readings and documentation
Must be able to discern and carry out complex written, oral, or diagramed instructions
Must be able to take direction; interact professionally, knowledgeably and cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers and customer representatives
Must be physically capable of working an 8-10 hour day
Requires average use of computer, some physical dexterity, and agility within confined and restricted spaces & tanks
Regularly stand for long periods of time; work on scaffolds and ladders; work on top of machinery; work in confined spaces
Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, precarious places, close proximity to other employees
Overtime or shift work involved
Travel often required
Must follow strict safety procedures