Offshore Painter

Energean is an independent E&P company focused on developing resources in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. With presence in nine countries Energean is operating production, development and exploration assets with an excellent HSE track record. 

The company has an approximately 70% gas weighted portfolio with more than 800 MMboe 2P reserves and 2C resources and our flagship development assets are the multi-tcf Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel. 
Energean is committed to sustainable development and to be a net zero emitter by 2050 contributing to the global net zero target. The company also strives to meet United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its day-to-day operations and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives. 
Being an equal opportunity employer and valuing diversity Energean does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.  

Summary:

The Painter onboard the FPSO is responsible for performing surface preparation and applying protective/coating systems to structural steel, piping, tanks and other components, ensuring corrosion protection and adherence to company and offshore safety and quality standards.


Key Accountabilities:

•    Perform surface preparation tasks: cleaning, sanding, grit/abrasive blasting or power-tool cleaning; removal of old coatings, rust, scale or contaminants before coating application. 
•    Apply primers, coatings and paint (industrial/marine grade) using appropriate methods (spray guns, rollers, brushes), according to technical specifications. 
•    Ensure proper coating application: monitor adhesion, coverage, thickness; inspect finished work for defects and perform necessary touch-ups or rework.

•    Maintain and care for painting/coating equipment and tools (spray guns, blasting machines, personal protective equipment, etc.). 
•    Keep accurate records of work done: surfaces treated, type of coatings used, inspections, and maintenance logs.
•    Work in compliance with all offshore safety, environmental and company procedures — including permit-to-work systems, PPE use, safe handling of chemicals/solvents, confined-space and working-at-height protocols.

•    Propose improvements to painting/coating procedures to optimize quality, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS
•    High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training/certification in industrial/marine painting or related trade is advantageous. 
•    Valid offshore safety and survival certifications (advantage)

EXPERIENCE
•    Minimum 2–3 years of experience in industrial or marine/offshore painting, coatings application, surface preparation, ideally on vessels, rigs or FPSO. 
•    Experience using abrasive blasting, spray painting, and coating application on steel structures, tanks, pipes, and marine-grade surfaces.

Skills:

•    Strong knowledge of surface preparation techniques and coating systems; ability to interpret technical specifications and paint data sheets. 
•    Proficiency in using manual and power tools, spray equipment, blasting gear; able to maintain equipment and ensure safe operation. 
•    Excellent attention to detail and quality control mindset.

•    Physical stamina and ability to work under challenging offshore conditions — heights, confined spaces, variable weather, long shifts, heavy lifting. 
•    Good communication skills, ability to follow instructions and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
•    Safety-oriented attitude, with a commitment to comply with all safety and environmental regulations.

•    English & Hebrew speaker
•    Familiarity with offshore work rotation schedules and ability to commit to extended periods offshore.

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This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.