Marine Painter

Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Marine Painters to support Navy and commercial ship repair and preservation projects in active shipyard environments. This role involves surface preparation and brush-and-roll application of marine coating systems aboard naval and commercial vessels. Work is performed aboard ships, in dry docks, tanks, voids, and industrial facilities in accordance with NAVSEA standards and shipyard specifications. This position supports shipyard projects throughout the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Yorktown.

Per diem may be available depending on contract requirements and travel distance.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation including sanding, scraping, needle-gunning, grinding, and solvent cleaning

• Remove deteriorated coatings, rust, scale, grease, and contaminants to specification standards

• Mask and protect adjacent equipment and boundaries prior to coating application

• Mix and apply single- and multi-part epoxy, high-solid epoxy, primer, and finish coating systems

• Apply brush-and-roll coatings while maintaining required film thickness (MIL/DFT)

• Perform stripe coating, touch-up, and preservation work per work packages

• Inspect coated surfaces for coverage, holidays, and visible defects prior to inspection

• Follow NAVSEA Standard Items and shipyard production standards

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of ship repair painting experience at the journeyman level

• Demonstrated proficiency with brush-and-roll application of multi-part marine coating systems

• Experience operating surface preparation power tools including grinders, sanders, and needle guns

• Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, work packages, and drawings

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in shipboard environments

• Ability to obtain shipyard access credentials including DBIDS when required

• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing per site requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience aboard U.S. Navy or Military Sealift Command vessels

• Familiarity with NAVSEA 009-32 preservation standards

• OSHA 10 Maritime certification

• Experience directing helpers or working as a lead painter

Additional Information
Work is performed aboard active vessels, in dry docks, tanks, voids, and industrial shipyard environments. Conditions may include confined spaces, heights, variable weather exposure, and industrial noise. Reliable transportation is required to report to assigned shipyard or project locations. Work schedules may include overtime, nights, weekends, and variable shifts depending on project and production requirements. Respiratory protection may be required based on task, location, or environmental conditions. Candidates must be able to safely wear required PPE, including respirators, in accordance with site safety policies.

Venture Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.