Job Details

About Company:

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus's service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

Location: Beaumont, Texas

Position Summary

The Industrial Painter / Blaster is responsible for preparing and coating industrial surfaces using abrasive blasting equipment and industrial-grade coatings. This role ensures surfaces are properly cleaned, prepped, and painted according to project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting (sandblasting, grit blasting, etc.) to clean and prepare metal and industrial surfaces
• Apply industrial coatings including primers, epoxies, urethanes, and specialty coatings
• Operate and maintain spray equipment, blast pots, hoses, and related tools
• Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications
• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure proper surface profile and cleanliness
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including proper PPE use
• Read and interpret blueprints, coating specifications, and work orders
• Perform quality checks and touch-ups as needed
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, or in varying environmental conditions as required

• 1-3+ years of experience in industrial blasting and painting preferred
• Knowledge of SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards preferred
• Ability to operate airless and conventional spray equipment
• Experience working in industrial, construction, refinery, or plant environments
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Valid driver's license (if required for travel)

• SSPC / AMPP Coating Application Specialist
• Confined Space Certification
• Fall Protection Certification
• OSHA 10 or 30

• Outdoor and indoor industrial job sites
• Exposure to dust, fumes, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Use of respirators and protective equipment required