Abrasive Blaster

Abrasive Blasters | U.S. Navy Submarine Work

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard | Kittery, Maine

Long-Term Work Through October 2030 | Competitive Prevailing Wages & Benefits | Up to 20 Hours of Overtime Weekly

Delphinus Engineering LLC is hiring experienced Abrasive Blasters to support U.S. Navy submarine maintenance and preservation operations at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine.

We offer an excellent opportunity for skilled tradespeople seeking competitive prevailing wages, federally required fringe benefits, substantial overtime earning potential, and long-term employment opportunities.

Why Join Delphinus?

• Long-Term Opportunity: Support an established Navy contract extending through October 2030.
• Significant Overtime Potential: Up to 20 hours of overtime per week, paid at applicable overtime rates, based on workload and authorization.
• Prevailing Wage Compensation: Competitive hourly pay established under the applicable federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination.
• Fringe Benefits: Health and welfare benefits provided in accordance with federal Wage Determination requirements, in addition to base wages.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Provided in accordance with applicable Wage Determination requirements and company policy.
• Mission-Critical Work: Directly support the preservation, maintenance, and operational readiness of U.S. Navy submarines.
• Established Navy Contractor: Join a company with decades of experience supporting the U.S. Navy and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

What You'll Do

As an Abrasive Blaster, you will perform essential preservation and surface preparation work aboard U.S. Navy submarines, including:

• Large-scale abrasive blasting and removal of coatings from submarine tanks, including main ballast tanks and interior spaces.
• Abrasive blast surface preparation of submarine hulls, superstructures, and exterior surfaces.
• Small-area vacuum blasting in preparation for painting and preservation.
• Setup, operation, and maintenance of blasting equipment.
• Blast media recovery and worksite preparation.
• Safe execution of blasting operations in confined spaces and other challenging shipboard environments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of abrasive blasting experience aboard commercial ships or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
• SSPC C-7 certification or NAVSEA-approved equivalent.
• Familiarity with SSPC-SP 1, SP 5, and SP 10 surface preparation standards.
• Knowledge of applicable NAVSEA preservation requirements, including NSTM Chapter 631.
• Training and qualifications for work involving hazardous coatings and materials, including lead, cadmium, chromium compounds, arsenic, and solvents.
• Ability to meet applicable medical examination, respiratory protection, and occupational safety requirements.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in confined spaces, on scaffolding, and while wearing supplied-air respiratory protection equipment.
• Ability to satisfy applicable Portsmouth Naval Shipyard access requirements.

Compensation & Work Opportunity

Location: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME

Position: Abrasive Blaster (A112)

Compensation: Federal prevailing wage rates plus applicable fringe benefits

Overtime: Up to 20 additional hours per week, subject to availability and authorization

Contract Duration: Through October 2030

Build Your Career Supporting America's Submarine Fleet

Your skills are critical to maintaining the Navy's submarine fleet. At Delphinus, you'll have the opportunity to put your experience to work on important projects, earn competitive compensation with substantial overtime potential, and become part of an established team committed to supporting our nation's defense.

If you are an experienced abrasive blaster looking for long-term work, strong earning potential, and meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

Minimum wage rate: $28.07/hour as specified in the applicable wage determination.