Nathan Graham
Shot blaster/Industrial Painter
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About
Experienced Shot Blaster and Industrial Painter with over 15 years in onshore and offshore coating industries. Demonstrated leadership capabilities managing small teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines. Skilled in surface preparation, multi-coat paint systems, and HSE compliance with extensive offshore certifications.
Experience
Shot blaster/Industrial Painter - Herrington services
(2026-06)
- Coordinating the organization and scheduling of steel components for blasting and painting, ensuring the correct coating systems are applied and project deadlines are consistently met.
Shot Blaster / Industrial Painter - Merit Holdings
(2018-01 - 2026-03)
- Shot blasting and painting NHS chemical testing pods using industrial coating systems
- Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and specification standards
- Organised small team workload and timesheets
- Completed risk assessments and maintained HSE compliance
- Delivered work to deadlines and high-quality standards
Painter / Blaster - Bilfinger Salamis UK Ltd
(2016 - 2016)
- Offshore platform maintenance support
- Rope access assistance, needle gunning, aluminium coating
Painter / Blaster - Stork Technical Services
(2014 - 2016)
- Offshore vessel and rig painting/blasting
- Surface preparation and multi-coat paint systems
- Shutdown and maintenance work
Painter / Blaster - Wintershall Holding GmbH
(2015 - 2015)
- Offshore rig refurbishment (P6 Alpha project)
- Wet blasting, painting, fireproofing assistance
Shot Blaster / Painter - Alexander Blast
(2014 - 2018)
- Shot blasting to SA2½ standard
- Priming, stripe coating, and finishing systems
- Airless spraying and brush application
Painter / Blaster - McNulty Offshore Ltd
(2009 - 2011)
- Grit blasting and coating offshore platforms
- 2-pack paint systems and surface preparation
- Industrial maintenance and screeding work
Security Officer (SIA Licensed) - Tokyo Industries Ltd
(2008 - 2014)
- Security, hospitality, and safety roles
Fitness Instructor / Deputy Manager - Men at Work Fitness Centre
(2005 - 2013)
- Managed gym operations and staff support
- Delivered fitness instruction and training
Self-Employed Tiling - Graham Tiling (Self-Employed)
(2002 - 2004)
- Managed team of 6
- Job pricing, materials, and scheduling
- Tiling and decorating projects
Apprentice Screen Printer - Speed Screen Printers PLC
(1997 - 2001)
- Full apprenticeship in screen printing and production
Education
Level 1 & 2 Fitness Instructor - Fitness Instruction - Leeds Metropolitan University (2001 - 2004)
Level 1 & 2 - Tiling - Newcastle College
