Location:
Sherwood Park, Alberta Company: Maintenance Sustaining Capital Projects Ltd. (MSCP) Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview MSCP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Coater / Fireproofer to lead industrial coating and passive fireproofing activities across our manufacturing and industrial services operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position responsible for supervising crews, coordinating daily work activities, preparing estimates, planning project execution, and ensuring coating and fireproofing work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. The successful candidate will possess extensive technical expertise in industrial surface preparation, protective coating systems, and passive fireproofing applications, including cementitious and intumescent materials. A strong understanding of NACE/AMPP coating standards, project specifications, estimating practices, and industrial quality requirements is essential. This position requires an individual who can effectively balance hands-on technical work with crew leadership, project planning, estimating, resource coordination, and operational accountability. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, estimating, manufacturing, and field operations personnel to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and perform industrial surface preparation and protective coating activities on structural steel, piping, vessels, equipment, and other industrial components. Plan and coordinate abrasive blasting, grinding, cleaning, and other approved surface preparation methods. Oversee the application of industrial protective coating systems using airless spray equipment, conventional spray systems, rollers, and brushes.



Interpret coating specifications, technical drawings, manufacturer data sheets, safety data sheets, and project documentation. Determine appropriate surface preparation methods, coating systems, equipment requirements, and application techniques. Prepare, mix, and apply multi-component industrial coating materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Conduct and verify surface profile measurements, environmental conditions, wet film thickness (WFT), and dry film thickness (DFT). Identify and resolve coating deficiencies, including pinholes, holidays, inadequate coverage, adhesion concerns, and other application issues. Ensure coating activities comply with applicable NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, and client-specific requirements. Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to coating personnel to maintain consistent quality and productivity. Passive Fireproofing Lead and execute industrial passive fireproofing activities on structural steel, equipment, and other designated surfaces. Oversee the preparation and application of cementitious, intumescent, and other specified fireproofing systems. Coordinate substrate preparation, masking, reinforcement, material mixing, application, curing, and finishing activities. Interpret fireproofing specifications, technical drawings, manufacturer procedures, and applicable fire-resistance requirements. Establish appropriate application methods, equipment configurations,



and quality control practices. Verify fireproofing thickness, coverage, adhesion, and finished quality against project specifications. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct deficiencies, including cracking, delamination, inadequate thickness, and application irregularities. Oversee repairs and restoration of existing passive fireproofing systems. Ensure all fireproofing applications comply with manufacturer requirements, approved system specifications, and applicable quality standards. Provide direct leadership and supervision to industrial coating and fireproofing crews across assigned projects. Plan, organize, and assign daily work activities based on project priorities, available resources, and production requirements. Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and work sequencing to support efficient project execution. Establish daily production expectations and monitor crew performance against project schedules and budgets. Provide hands-on technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to employees. Ensure employees understand project specifications, work procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements. Monitor workmanship, productivity, attendance, and overall crew performance. Identify training and competency development needs and support the development of less experienced personnel. Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, and other trades to resolve operational challenges and minimize delays. Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a solid safety culture. Support workforce planning, employee evaluations, and performance management in coordination with company leadership. Prepare and support detailed estimates for industrial coating, abrasive blasti

📌 Senior Industrial Coater (Calgary)
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