Industrial Painter

Job No: PENNECON663
Location: Voisey's Bay

Liannu Limited Liability Partnership (Liannu LLP), a subsidiary of Pennecon Ltd., has been awarded a number of contracts at the Voisey’s Bay Mine site in Labrador. The primary work scopes include the mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation outfitting of the recently constructed Paste Plant and Booster Station buildings, as well as, erection of structural steel & installation of architectural components for additional pump houses, Flush house and Transfer stations for the Vale underground mine expansion project in Voisey’s Bay.

Pennecon / Liannu recognizes the commitments made in the Innu and Inuit Impact and Benefits Agreements and that preference for hiring will be given to qualified Innu Nation members and beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claims Agreement. Pennecon/Liannu also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also apply through Vale’s Aboriginal Employment Coordinators.

Pennecon / Liannu is requesting applications for interested and qualified candidates in the following position:

Role: Journeyperson / Red Seal Industrial Painter

Location: Voisey’s Bay, NL

The Industrial Painter will be responsible to:

  • Prepping materials for sandblasting or coating, including removing previous paint surfaces
  • Maintaining equipment required for the job
  • Using instruments to ensure specifications and quality are met
  • Completion of Quality Control documents
  • Report all incidents, near misses and equipment damage to site supervision
  • Assist with other duties as required

The candidates will need to have the following qualifications:

  • Journeyperson with 5+ years Painting (Zinc, Epoxy, Polyurethanes) & Blasting experience
  • Previous experience in the use and maintenance of paint spray systems including conventional, airless, and plural
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
  • Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with safe work practices, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to identify hazards
  • Ability to communicate via radio;
  • Must be capable of working in an Arctic environment;
  • Fit tested and capable of working while wearing full or half face respirators;
  • You will be required to work in a construction environment and demonstrate superior safety behaviours in the execution of the work and support the Company’s safety, quality and environment programs. 

Project Information:

  • Scheduled work rotation: two weeks on, two weeks off.
  • Flights will be provided by the Company.
  • Anticipated duration: Three months

Application Deadline: October 20, 2022

Please ensure you include your full name, address, community and province when applying. Find out more about Pennecon / Liannu by visiting our website at www.pennecon.com.

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