Blasters
Job Description:
Location - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Project 6)
Working Hours - 8 hours/day + overtime as required
Benefits Provided - Accommodation, Transportation, Visa & Medical Insurance
Not Provided - Food and joining air ticket
Interview Mode - Online interview
Nationality - All nationalities
We are looking for a safety-conscious blaster to join our construction team. The responsibilities of the blaster include preparing surfaces using sandblasting/shot-blasting equipment, selecting the correct blasting media, and ensuring surfaces are ready for coating or finishing.
To be a successful blaster, you should be able to operate blasting equipment safely and follow strict health and safety protocols. Ultimately, a top-notch blaster should be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather types.
Blaster Responsibilities:
- Preparing surfaces for painting, coating, or finishing using sandblasting/shot-blasting equipment.
- Setting up and operating blasting equipment safely and correctly.
- Selecting appropriate blasting media and pressure settings for each surface.
- Inspecting blasted surfaces for quality and specification compliance.
- Masking and protecting areas not to be blasted.
- Cleaning up blasting media and debris after completion of works.
- Carrying out routine maintenance and inspection of blasting equipment.
- Following strict safety protocols, including correct use of PPE and respiratory protection.
- Reporting equipment faults or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Maintaining accurate records of work carried out.
Blaster Requirements:
- KCSE
- Kenyan Passport (valid, minimum 1 year validity)
- Certified Grade Test
- 3+ years' working experience
- A completed apprenticeship in surface preparation/blasting.
- A completed relevant health and safety short course (e.g. respiratory protection).
- An NVQ certification in surface preparation may be advantageous.
- Basic work experience in construction may be advantageous.
- A good understanding of health and safety issues.
- The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Good physical fitness.
- Strong practical and teamwork skills.
Required Skills:
Overtime BASIC Protection Painting Compliance Transportation Inspection Insurance Construction Records Pressure Preparation Maintenance Teamwork