Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Company: Maintenance Sustaining Capital Projects Ltd. (MSCP)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
MSCP is seeking a highly experienced
Senior Industrial Coater / Fireproofer to lead industrial coating and passive fireproofing activities across our manufacturing and industrial services operations.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership position responsible for supervising crews, coordinating daily work activities, preparing estimates, planning project execution, and ensuring coating and fireproofing work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards.
The successful candidate will possess extensive technical expertise in industrial surface preparation, protective coating systems, and passive fireproofing applications, including cementitious and intumescent materials. A strong understanding of
NACE/AMPP coating standards, project specifications, estimating practices, and industrial quality requirements is essential.
This position requires an individual who can effectively balance hands-on technical work with crew leadership, project planning, estimating, resource coordination, and operational accountability. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, estimating, manufacturing, and field operations personnel to support successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial Coatings & Surface Preparation
- Lead and perform industrial surface preparation and protective coating activities on structural steel, piping, vessels, equipment, and other industrial components.
- Plan and coordinate abrasive blasting, grinding, cleaning, and other approved surface preparation methods.
- Oversee the application of industrial protective coating systems using airless spray equipment, conventional spray systems, rollers, and brushes.
- Interpret coating specifications, technical drawings, manufacturer data sheets, safety data sheets, and project documentation.
- Determine appropriate surface preparation methods, coating systems, equipment requirements, and application techniques.
- Prepare, mix, and apply multi-component industrial coating materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Conduct and verify surface profile measurements, environmental conditions, wet film thickness (WFT), and dry film thickness (DFT).
- Identify and resolve coating deficiencies, including pinholes, holidays, inadequate coverage, adhesion concerns, and other application issues.
- Ensure coating activities comply with applicable NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, and client-specific requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to coating personnel to maintain consistent quality and productivity.
Passive Fireproofing
- Lead and execute industrial passive fireproofing activities on structural steel, equipment, and other designated surfaces.
- Oversee the preparation and application of cementitious, intumescent, and other specified fireproofing systems.
- Coordinate substrate preparation, masking, reinforcement, material mixing, application, curing, and finishing activities.
- Interpret fireproofing specifications, technical drawings, manufacturer procedures, and applicable fire-resistance requirements.
- Establish appropriate application methods, equipment configurations, and quality control practices.
- Verify fireproofing thickness, coverage, adhesion, and finished quality against project specifications.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and correct deficiencies, including cracking, delamination, inadequate thickness, and application irregularities.
- Oversee repairs and restoration of existing passive fireproofing systems.
- Ensure all fireproofing applications comply with manufacturer requirements, approved system specifications, and applicable quality standards.
Crew Leadership & Supervision
- Provide direct leadership and supervision to industrial coating and fireproofing crews across assigned projects.
- Plan, organize, and assign daily work activities based on project priorities, available resources, and production requirements.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and work sequencing to support efficient project execution.
- Establish daily production expectations and monitor crew performance against project schedules and budgets.
- Provide hands-on technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to employees.
- Ensure employees understand project specifications, work procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
- Monitor workmanship, productivity, attendance, and overall crew performance.
- Identify training and competency development needs and support the development of less experienced personnel.
- Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, and other trades to resolve operational challenges and minimize delays.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a strong safety culture.
- Support workforce planning, employee evaluations, and performance management in coordination with company leadership.
Estimating, Planning & Project Coordination
- Prepare and support detailed estimates for industrial coating, abrasive blasting, and passive fireproofing projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation to identify project requirements.
- Perform material quantity takeoffs, surface area calculations, and labour estimates for coating and fireproofing activities.
- Estimate labour hours, crew sizes, equipment requirements, material consumption, and anticipated production rates.
- Develop cost estimates incorporating labour, materials, equipment, consumables, subcontractors, and other applicable project expenses.
- Evaluate project complexity, access limitations, environmental conditions, and other factors that may affect productivity and cost.
- Obtain and review supplier pricing, material quotations, and equipment requirements as needed.
- Assist in preparing quotations, proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation for prospective projects.
- Participate in site visits, project assessments, and pre-bid meetings to evaluate scope and execution requirements.
- Identify potential scope gaps, project risks, and opportunities for cost-effective execution.
- Collaborate with estimating and project management personnel to develop competitive and technically sound proposals.
- Support project scheduling, manpower forecasting, material planning, and equipment allocation.
- Monitor actual labour hours, material usage, and production performance against estimated project requirements.
- Identify cost variances, productivity concerns, and opportunities to improve estimating accuracy.
- Assist in identifying, documenting, and estimating scope changes and additional work.
- Provide technical input during project handovers, execution planning, and closeout activities.
Quality Assurance & Technical Leadership
- Serve as a senior technical resource for industrial coating and fireproofing operations.
- Establish and maintain consistent application methods, workmanship expectations, and quality control practices.
- Review project specifications and identify technical challenges or potential quality concerns before work begins.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Support inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and client inspection requirements.
- Identify non-conformances, determine corrective actions, and oversee the resolution of quality deficiencies.
- Maintain accurate records of coating and fireproofing applications, environmental conditions, inspections, testing, and material usage.
- Coordinate with quality personnel, engineering, project management, and clients to resolve technical issues.
- Support the development and improvement of standard operating procedures, work methods, and quality assurance processes.
- Promote continuous improvement in application techniques, material utilization, production efficiency, and overall workmanship.
Safety, Equipment & Operational Management
- Lead by example in maintaining a safe, organized, and productive industrial work environment.
- Ensure crews comply with MSCP health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, and pre-job planning activities.
- Identify and manage hazards associated with abrasive blasting, coating materials, respiratory protection, ventilation, working at heights, and fireproofing applications.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained, equipped, and competent to perform assigned work.
- Oversee the safe operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial blasting, coating, and fireproofing equipment.
- Coordinate equipment availability, preventative maintenance, and repairs to minimize operational downtime.
- Monitor material consumption, equipment utilization, and production efficiency to reduce waste and rework.
- Maintain effective communication with project management and operations leadership regarding progress, resource requirements, safety concerns, and operational challenges.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive industrial coating experience, including substantial hands-on experience with passive fireproofing systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising industrial coating and/or fireproofing crews.
- Proven ability to prepare estimates, perform material takeoffs, calculate labour requirements, and assess project costs.
- Advanced knowledge of NACE/AMPP coating standards, SSPC surface preparation requirements, and industrial coating inspection practices.
- Extensive experience with abrasive blasting, airless spray equipment, multi-component coating systems, and specialized application equipment.
- Strong practical knowledge of cementitious and intumescent passive fireproofing systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, coating specifications, fireproofing requirements, and project documentation.
- Experience coordinating manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules.
- Strong understanding of industrial coating and fireproofing production rates, material consumption, and labour productivity.
- Knowledge of coating inspection procedures, including surface profile measurement, environmental monitoring, and film thickness testing.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex coating and fireproofing deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for estimating, reporting, and project coordination.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project management, estimating, manufacturing, and field operations teams.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial and manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1, Level 2, or higher certification, or equivalent recognized qualification.
- Extensive experience with epoxy intumescent passive fireproofing systems.
- Previous experience as a Coating Supervisor, Fireproofing Supervisor, General Foreman, or senior crew leader.
- Experience preparing competitive quotations and estimates for industrial coating and fireproofing projects.
- Familiarity with estimating software, project management systems, and digital reporting tools.
- Experience with high-performance epoxy, urethane, zinc-rich primer, and specialized industrial coating systems.
- Experience supporting industrial shutdowns, maintenance programs, and capital construction projects.
- Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Familiarity with industrial quality assurance programs, inspection and test plans, and client inspection requirements.
- Experience with project cost tracking, productivity monitoring, and labour forecasting.
- Valid industrial safety certifications.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
What MSCP Offers
- Competitive compensation reflective of senior-level technical expertise, leadership responsibilities, and estimating experience.
- Full-time employment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Comprehensive group benefits available after three months of employment.
- Company RRSP matching contributions of up to 3% after six months of continuous employment.
- Opportunities to lead crews and contribute to diverse industrial coating, fireproofing, and manufacturing projects.
- The opportunity to influence project planning, estimating accuracy, execution efficiency, and operational performance.
- A collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About MSCP
Maintenance Sustaining Capital Projects Ltd. (MSCP) is a Canadian industrial services company specializing in integrated heat management solutions. Our capabilities include engineering, manufacturing, industrial coatings, electrical heat tracing, insulation, construction, rope access, and ongoing maintenance services.
Founded in 2011, MSCP supports clients across the energy and industrial sectors through innovative technical solutions, integrated project execution, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Our organizational approach emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and the effective flow of information and resources throughout the business.
Join MSCP and bring your technical expertise, leadership, and estimating capabilities to a growing organization committed to delivering high-quality industrial solutions. 
