Fiberglass & Painting Technician

Position: FRP & Painting Technician Reports to: Workshop Supervisor Location: Al Jubail (workshop) Employment: Full-time ABOUT US Alboom Marine KSA is the Saudi branch of Alboom Marine (Kuwait). We operate a marine workshop (FRP repair, painting, outboard service, electrical/mechanical, welding, trailer fabrication), a showroom (marine accessories, spare parts, fishing and diving equipment), government supply and tenders, and vessel operations and charter. ROLE SUMMARY Repair, refinish, and maintain boat hulls and decks, with focus on fiberglass (FRP) repair, gelcoat, antifouling, and marine painting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspect hull and deck damage and report repair scope and materials to the supervisor. • Perform FRP repairs: grinding, laminating, core repair, filling, fairing, and finishing. • Gelcoat repair, colour matching, wet sanding, polishing, and buffing. • Surface preparation for painting: sanding, masking, degreasing, priming. • Apply antifouling, primers, topside, and deck paints per manufacturer specs (roller and spray). • Apply and remove waterline and boot stripes, decals, and non-skid coatings. • Remove and refit deck hardware, rails, cleats, hatches, and through-hulls with correct sealing. • Handle resins, catalysts, paints, and solvents safely; use PPE, respirators, and ventilation. • Record materials used and labour hours on job cards. • Guide the helper on prep work and keep the FRP and paint area clean and organised. • Control material use and reduce waste. REQUIREMENTS • Technical institute certificate or equivalent trade experience. • Minimum 3 years FRP / composite repair and painting experience on boats. • Skilled in gelcoat matching, fairing, antifouling, and spray painting. • Knowledge of polyester, vinylester, and epoxy systems and marine paint systems (Jotun, International, Hempel or similar). • Able to work to finish quality standards and deadlines. • Safe working with chemicals and power tools. • Basic English or Arabic. • Transferable Iqama preferred. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary based on experience • Housing and transport allowance (or per company policy) • Medical insurance and GOSI • Annual leave and air ticket per Saudi Labour Law • Steady workload in a growing marine workshop HOW TO APPLY Send CV with photos of previous work to: [email protected] Subject: FRP & Painting Technician – Alboom Marine KSA Show more Show less

Technical institute certificate or equivalent trade experience. Minimum 3 years FRP / composite repair and painting experience on boats. Skilled in gelcoat matching, fairing, antifouling, and spray painting. Knowledge of polyester, vinylester, and epoxy systems and marine paint systems (Jotun, International, Hempel or similar). Able to work to finish quality standards and deadlines. Safe working with chemicals and power tools. Basic English or Arabic. Transferable Iqama preferred.

Inspect hull and deck damage and report repair scope and materials to the supervisor. Perform FRP repairs: grinding, laminating, core repair, filling, fairing, and finishing. Gelcoat repair, colour matching, wet sanding, polishing, and buffing. Surface preparation for painting: sanding, masking, degreasing, priming. Apply antifouling, primers, topside, and deck paints per manufacturer specs (roller and spray). Apply and remove waterline and boot stripes, decals, and non-skid coatings. Remove and refit deck hardware, rails, cleats, hatches, and through-hulls with correct sealing. Handle resins, catalysts, paints, and solvents safely; use PPE, respirators, and ventilation. Record materials used and labour hours on job cards. Guide the helper on prep work and keep the FRP and paint area clean and organised. Control material use and reduce waste.