About the role

SECTION I: Job Summary The QC Inspector – Coating performs inspection and testing of surface preparation and protective coating/painting activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable standards. SECTION II: Job Analysis Duties & Responsibilities · Perform in-process and final inspections on surface preparation and coating/painting works. · Verify surface preparation (blasting profile, cleanliness) against specifications (e.g., SSPC/NACE standards). · Witness coating application, DFT/WFT checks, holiday testing, and adhesion tests per the ITP. · Verify environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, temperature) prior to coating application. · Verify materials and batch certificates against approved coating specifications. · Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required. · Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors. · Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports. · Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment (gauges, holiday detectors) used on site. · Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for coating works. · Support preparation of quality documentation for coating handover dossiers.

Requirements

SECTION III: Performance Indicators

Evaluated Based on

· Inspection accuracy and completeness

· Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances

· First-time inspection pass rate on assigned work fronts

· Adherence to inspection schedules/hold points

· Quality of inspection documentation

SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

- Attention to Detail

- Integrity

- Analytical Thinking

- Communication Skills

- Time Management

Technical Skills

· Coating/Painting Inspection Techniques

· Surface Preparation Standards (SSPC/NACE)

· DFT/WFT, Holiday & Adhesion Testing

· Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

· Measuring & Testing Equipment Use

· QC Documentation & Reporting

SECTION V: Required Experience and Education

Experience

· 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on coating/painting application projects.

Education

· Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.

· NACE/coating inspection certification (e.g., NACE Level II) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections on surface preparation and coating/painting works. Verify surface preparation (blasting profile, cleanliness) against specifications (e.g., SSPC/NACE standards). Witness coating application, DFT/WFT checks, holiday testing, and adhesion tests per the ITP. Verify environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, temperature) prior to coating application. Verify materials and batch certificates against approved coating specifications. Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required. Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors. Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports. Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment (gauges, holiday detectors) used on site. Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for coating works. Support preparation of quality documentation for coating handover dossiers.

Skills

Coating/Painting Inspection Techniques

Surface Preparation Standards (SSPC/NACE)

DFT/WFT

Holiday Testing

Adhesion Testing

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Measuring & Testing Equipment Use

QC Documentation & Reporting

Non-Conformance Reports

Calibration of measuring instruments

Environmental condition verification (humidity, dew point, temperature)

QC Inspector - Coating - Project

About the role

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