Job Description

Job Overview:

The Quality Coating / Painting Inspector applies conceptual and practical knowledge of coating inspection and quality control processes. Working with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, they are responsible for monitoring coating and painting activities, identifying quality issues, and ensuring compliance with approved procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, and customer requirements. The inspector analyzes inspection results, recommends corrective actions, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to achieve project quality objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Determine coating and painting conformity to customer specifications through daily surveillance activities and ITP inspection points in accordance with the Project Quality Plan
Verify surface preparation activities, including cleaning, blasting, profile measurement, and environmental conditions, comply with approved procedures and project specifications
Inspect coating materials to ensure proper storage, shelf life, certification, mixing, and application requirements are met
Monitor coating and painting application processes to ensure compliance with approved procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and project requirements
Perform and document inspections including:

Surface cleanliness assessment
Surface profile measurement
Environmental condition monitoring (temperature, humidity, dew point)
Wet Film Thickness (WFT) measurements
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements
Holiday detection and adhesion testing, where applicable

Identify coating non-conformities, raise inspection reports and NCRs, and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented and verified
Appraise coating quality to determine conformity and non-conformity in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, coating procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans
Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, test results, and quality documentation required by project and client requirements
Coordinate interfaces with Operations, Production, Engineering, Certifying Authorities, Clients, Third-Party Inspectors, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements
Exercise a proactive approach to preventing coating quality issues by working closely with Production, Engineering, and Project Management personnel
Participate in client inspections, hold points, witness points, and final acceptance inspections
Verify repairs and touch-up activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and accepted quality standards
Support investigations of coating failures, defects, and quality concerns and assist in implementing preventive and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality management system requirements
Liaise with Customer Representatives to obtain inspection approvals and stage releases for coating and painting activities as identified within the Project Quality Plan and ITP

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

High school diploma or degree in a relevant engineering, materials, coatings, or technical discipline
Minimum five (5+) years of coating/painting quality control or inspection experience with a degree, or eight (8+) years with a diploma
Recognized coating inspection certification preferred:

NACE / AMPP CIP Level 2
BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2 (Level 2)
FROSIO Coating Inspector Level 2

Knowledge of international standards and specifications such as:

SSPC
NACE/AMPP
ISO 8501-1/2/3
ISO 12944
ASTM standards related to coating inspection, HDG (Hot-Dip Galvanizing), PFP (Passive Fire Protection)

Experience in fabrication yards, offshore construction, shipbuilding, oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, or industrial projects preferred.
Proficient in the use of coating inspection instruments and test equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and inspection reporting systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, codes and standards, coating specifications, procedures, and inspection documentation
Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

About Us

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Quality Inspector