Nathan Graham

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.

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

Level 1 & 2 Fitness Instructor - Fitness Instruction - Leeds Metropolitan University (2001 - 2004)

Level 1 & 2 - Tiling - Newcastle College