Job Description

Position Summary:
Tacten is currently hiring for Abrasive Blasting Technicians! Our technicians are responsible for preparing and cleaning metal surfaces through abrasive blasting techniques to ensure proper adhesion for protective coatings, paint, or other finishes. This role requires strict adherence to safety standards, technical skill in operating blasting equipment, and attention to detail in surface preparation to meet industry and client specifications.
Our technicians will work in industrial environments such as fabrication shops, refineries, power plants, and field service sites. Duties include setting up blasting equipment, selecting appropriate abrasives, monitoring blasting pressures, and ensuring quality control of finished surfaces. The role may also involve supporting coating applications, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with environmental compliance practices such as dust collection and waste disposal.

• Project and call out based work
• Individuals must be local to Fort McMurray, AB

Responsibilities:

• Operate abrasive blasting equipment safely and efficiently to clean, smooth, or prepare metal and concrete surfaces.
• Select abrasives and adjust blasting pressures based on job requirements and specifications.
• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting to ensure correct preparation and coating adhesion.
• Follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and client specifications.
• Maintain blasting equipment, hoses, and safety gear in proper working order.
• Working in composite crews alongside other inspectors, trades professionals and/or non-desctructive testing professionals

Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience labouring in an industrial environment
• CSTS/OSSA or OSSA BSO or OSSA CSO
• CSE/M (Confined Space and Monitor and Entry)

Physical stamina to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or extended shifts. * NACE Certertification is considered an asset

• Experience in abrasive blasting, industrial coatings, or related field considered an asset
• IRATA Rope Access Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain

Benefits:
The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.
Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!
Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.
Company Overview:
For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry's largest clients in the world's harshest environments.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.
Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

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