Sand Blaster - Petrochemical Oil & Gas Industry

We are looking for an experienced Blaster to join our Projects team in Cape Town. You will be responsible for preparing metal surfaces for coating applications on industrial structures such as fuel tanks, pipelines, and steel structures. Your work will ensure surfaces meet project specifications, quality standards, and site-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Start Date: Immediate
Department: Projects
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled Technical Worker Reports to: Site Supervisor

Main Purpose

Prepare metal surfaces for coating applications on industrial structures such as fuel tanks, pipelines, and steel structures, ensuring compliance with project specifications, ISO standards, and site-specific HSE requirements. Maintain high-quality, safe, and efficient surface preparation work in high-risk petrochemical and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform abrasive blasting on steel surfaces for painting/coating preparation.

• Ensure surfaces meet required cleanliness and surface profile standards (e.g., SA 2.5 or client-specific).
• Operate and maintain blasting equipment (hoses, nozzles, compressors).
• Mix and load abrasive materials as required.
• Mask and protect surfaces not intended for blasting.
• Comply with all HSE regulations on-site.
• Wear and maintain proper PPE, including respiratory protection.
• Report equipment faults, unsafe practices, or incidents immediately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Conduct daily inspections on blasting tools and equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report defects.
• Assist in setting up and dismantling blasting areas.
• Keep accurate logs of work completed and materials used.
• Coordinate with painters, supervisors, and team members to meet deadlines.
• Assist in scheduling surface preparation with coating activities.
• Communicate effectively with site management and other departments.

Qualifications

Formal Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Formal sandblasting certification or recognized industry training

On-the-Job Training / Certifications:

• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Working at Heights certificate
• Confined Space Entry certificate

Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license

Experience

Functional Experience:

• 2–5 years as a Blaster in petrochemical, industrial, or heavy engineering environments

Cross-Functional Experience:

• Coordinate activities with scaffolding, mechanical, civil, quality, and safety teams

Industry Experience:

• Petrochemical, fuel terminal, or high-risk industrial environments (tank repair, refurbishment, fabrication, piping installation)

Knowledge

• Abrasive blasting techniques and surface preparation standards
• Equipment handling, masking, and surface cleanliness requirements
• ISO-compliant QCPs and technical specifications
• Site safety, HSE procedures, and compliance standards
• Project coordination with painters, supervisors, and QA/QC teams
• Emergency response procedures in petrochemical environments