David James Michael Foster has over 30 years of experience in abrasive blasting and industrial coatings. He has worked on various projects including ships, bridges, storage tanks, and railways. Foster's resume details his employment history, spanning from 1986 to present, which includes positions requiring skills like shot blasting, grit blasting, water blasting, spray applications, and supervisory roles. He provides information on his qualifications, skills, and availability to undertake various coating and blasting tasks.

1. CIRRICULUM VITAE
Name: David James Michael Foster
Address: 4 Baffins Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6BG
Telephone: 07825 084 814
Email: djmf1969@hotmail.com
Marital Status: Divorced
Education: City of Portsmouth Boys School1981-1985
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND HISTORY
2015-2016 NACE Coating Inspector Levels 1 & 2, CIP Certification Number 62613
2012-2016 CAPE Industrial Services Ltd (Fawley Oil Refinery) (TSA, Tank Linings)
2010-2012 B.A.E (Portsmouth Dockyard) Oman 2 (Karieef Contract)
(Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier)
2009-2010 B.A.E (Portsmouth Dockyard) (Karieef Contract)
2009-2010 B.A.E. (Portsmouth Dockyard) (Type 45 Destroyers)
2008-2008 Tighes Ltd (Portsmouth Dockyard) (Associated Works)
2006-2008 Nixa Ltd (Doncaster) (Rye Railway Bridge, Hastings)
(Chisick, Railway Bridge, London)
2004-2005 Property Renovations (Hampshire)
2001-2004 FSL (Agency) (Portsmouth Dockyard) (Associated Works)
1997-2001 Durablast Surface Treatments (Portsmouth Dockyard) (supervisor position)
1995-1997 A&P Appledore Ship Repairs (Southampton) (supervisor position)
1993-1995 J Kirkaldys & Sons (Southampton) / RJ Janes Ltd (Portsmouth Dockyard)
(Associated Works)
1992-1993 CLC Contractors / J Kirkaldys & Sons (Southampton)
(Bradwell Power Station – Slipway Works)
1990-1992 J Kirkaldys & Sons (Southampton) (Slipway Works)
1990-1992 RJ Janes Ltd (Portsmouth Dockyard) (Associated Works)
1986-1990 Master Blaster Anti-Corrosion Ltd (Portsmouth Dockyard)
(Associated Works)
VOCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
I am looking to widen my skills and abilities, providing my employer with a quality of
service and receiving job satisfaction for all tasks that I undertake.

2. RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Thermal Spray Applications (TSA) 4 years
Shot, Grit Blasting 29 years
Vacum Blasting 28 years
Track Machine Blasting 10/20inch 28 years
Blasting Cabinet Work 26 years
HP Water Blasting 30 years
UHP Water Blasting 3600psi 23 years
Air Driven De-Scaling Tools 30years
Airless Spraying 29 years
Conventional Spraying 29 years
Decorative Spraying 29 years
Tank Linings 20 years
Two Pack Epoxy Resin Paint Application 30 years
Non-Slip Deck Paint Application 30 years
Industrial Decorative Painting 30 years
Stripe Coating 30 years
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have always worked in the abrasive blasting and industrial coatings industry, I have
undertaken many varied contracts including:
Storage Tanks, Bridges, Cranes, Concrete Blasting, Motorway Directional Signs, Link Spans,
Storage Silos, Railway Stations, Handrails etc.
On the marine side of blasting and spraying the contracts I have worked on vary from HM
Ships (MOD approved), Ark Royal, Illustrious, All Type 42/45 Destroyers, Landing Crafts,
Mine Sweepers, RFA Ships to Cruise Liners QE2, MV Canberra, Oriana, Norway and many
others.
From 1995 I worked in a supervisory role for A&P (Appledore Ship Repairs). I am very
experienced at Interor Blasting (ie; Storage and Freshwater Tanks). I am also available to
travel throughout the United Kingdom and anywhere in Europe. I hold a ten year passport.
References can be provided upon request.