Simeon Adejumo

Industrial Coating Technician with 15+ years experience in surface preparation and protective coating application for steel structures, tanks, and industrial equipment. Skilled in sandblasting to SA2.5/SSPC-SP10, airless spray application of zinc primer, epoxy, and polyurethane coatings per Jotun/Hempel/International Paint specifications. Experienced with DFT gauges, wet film thickness, and adhesion testing.

Strong safety record with PPE and confined space protocols. Seeking long-term role with Newfoundland employer under LMIA + AIP.

Painter / Industrial Coating Technician at Mickelly Concept Limited (2023-01 – Present)

• Surface preparation: Sandblasting steel structures, metal fabrications to SA2.5/SSPC-SP10 using blast pot and compressors
• Coating application: Applied zinc-rich primer, epoxy, polyurethane via airless spray equipment Graco/Wiwa per client specifications
• Quality control: Measured dry film thickness DFT 80-150 microns, adhesion tests, visual inspection per Jotun/International Paint procedures
• Safety: Enforced PPE, respiratory protection, confined space entry protocols. Zero safety incidents in 15 years

Industrial Coating Technician at West Africa Venture (2013-01 – 2020-12)

• Industrial coating: Spray application on tanks, pipes, structural steel for oil/gas and construction projects
• Equipment: Operated compressors, airless spray pumps, blast pots. Daily equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Inspection: Conducted wet film thickness WFT, dry film thickness DFT checks, documented coating inspection reports
• Team coordination: Worked in 5-man crew, coordinated surface prep and coating schedules to meet project deadlines

Painter at Rib Rental Africa Limited (2006-01 – 2012-12)

• Protective coating: Painted steel structures, containers, equipment using conventional spray and airless spray systems
• Surface preparation: Power tool cleaning, grinding, manual blasting before coating
• Maintenance coating: Workshop and site coating for rental equipment fleet