Bell Oil and Gas Limited is a leading indigenous oilfield services company dedicated to providing solutions, promoting local content development and building technical capacity in Nigeria. The company offers a range of professional services to clients across the oil and gas industry and other sectors.
Sand Blasting and Painting Technician
Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Valve Assembly Team Lead
Job Summary
The Sand Blasting and Painting Technician will be responsible for surface cleaning, preparation and sandblasting, as well as applying primer and topcoat to valves in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare surface areas prior to sandblasting.
- Prepare valve surfaces through abrasive blasting and masking.
- Complete pre-start equipment checks.
- Carry out abrasive sandblasting and industrial painting of valves in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain sandblasting tools and equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for each project.
- Manage consumable supplies and raw materials responsibly.
- Inspect units and parts scheduled for painting.
- Clean and wipe down valves.
- Mix paints and primers to exact customer specifications.
- Use large and small spraying equipment for appropriate painting areas, including compressors, sandblasters and other power equipment.
- Maintain painting equipment to ensure proper performance.
- Inspect painted units for flaws arising during the initial painting process.
- Sand and prepare surfaces to repair imperfections.
- Clean paint booths and equipment using appropriate solvents.
- Follow all corporate safety requirements and standards, including the use of respiratory equipment, protective clothing, protective lenses/goggles and steel-toed boots.
- Maintain a safe and clean workstation.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Welding and Fabrication or a related discipline.
- Trade Test, vocational training or certification in Industrial Blasting and Painting or Automotive Spray Painting is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of industrial valve blasting and painting experience in the Oil and Gas, Automotive or Power sector.
- Ability to maintain and use abrasive blasting equipment.
- Previous experience using sandblasting and painting or automotive spray-painting tools and equipment is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong commitment to HSE standards.
- Good understanding of surface preparation, paint mixing and coating application.
- Ability to measure Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using “Sand Blasting and Painting Technician” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date
12 October 2026.