About this role
The API Painter is responsible for preparing and painting fabricated materials and industrial equipment according to approved painting procedures, project specifications, and applicable API (American Petroleum Institute) standards.
The candidate must ensure proper surface preparation, coating application, dry film thickness (DFT), adhesion, and overall coating quality to prevent corrosion and ensure long-term protection.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Surface Preparation
Clean fabricated steel surfaces before painting.
Remove rust, mill scale, oil, grease, and other contaminants.
Perform abrasive blasting and mechanical surface cleaning.
Ensure the required surface cleanliness and roughness profile.
Check surface preparation according to project specifications.
Verify environmental conditions before painting.
B. Painting Activities
Apply primer, intermediate coats, and final coats.
Perform airless spray painting and conventional spray painting.
Apply epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich, and other industrial coatings.
Maintain specified paint mixing ratios.
Follow manufacturer recommendations for thinner and pot life.
Ensure uniform coating thickness and proper coverage.
Perform stripe coating on welds, edges, corners, and difficult areas.
C. API Project Requirements
Follow applicable API project specifications.
Understand coating requirements for oil and gas equipment.
Paint pressure vessels, tanks, piping, structural steel, and fabricated equipment as specified.
Follow approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
Maintain coating inspection records.
Coordinate with QC inspectors and supervisors.
D. Quality Control
Measure Wet Film Thickness (WFT).
Check Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
Verify surface profile.
Check paint mixing and application conditions.
Identify paint defects such as:
Pinholes
Runs and sags
Orange peel
Blistering
Peeling
Uneven coating
Carry out touch-up and repair work.