QC Inspector (Paint/Coating

Qualifications

• Minimum High Technical School Certificate or equivalent.
• Painting/Coating certification from a recognized organization such as NACE, TWI, or equivalent.
• NACE Level II or BGAS-CSWIP Grade II certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas Downstream Industry.
• Experience with international consultancy companies, third‑party inspection/certification companies, EPIC contractors, or end users involved in major project execution is essential.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the quality requirements for fabrication, construction, and installation activities, as detailed in approved Quality Control procedures and plans, are implemented in accordance with approved project documents.
• Ensure that Contractors, Subcontractors, and Vendors have competent resources, apply internationally accepted practices, and deliver products that comply with corporate and project quality requirements.
• Monitor all site and fabrication yard coating activities and ensure all welded joints are coated in accordance with approved standards and specifications.
• Carry out systematic inspections at each stage of surface preparation, painting, wrapping, and repair activities.
• Witness painter and blaster qualification tests conducted by paint manufacturers and evaluate associated test results.
• Verify implementation of the approved inspection system for surface preparation, painting, and wrapping activities through established Hold Points within the work schedule.
• Ensure work does not proceed beyond Hold Points without formal approval from the responsible Project Engineer.
• Monitor in‑process inspections of offshore steel structure fabrication and topside facility construction at contractor fabrication yards and verify compliance with corporate standards, project specifications, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Report daily to the QA/QC Engineer and advise on contractor compliance with contractual procedures, specifications, quality standards, and any issues affecting quality performance.
• Ensure coating inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, and relevant international standards.
• Review coating procedures, method statements, quality records, and inspection reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Witness and verify environmental condition measurements, surface preparation inspections, coating application inspections, dry film thickness (DFT) measurements, adhesion testing, holiday testing, and coating repair inspections.
• Verify that painting and coating materials are stored, handled, and applied according to manufacturer recommendations and project specifications.
• Monitor and verify contractor compliance with quality requirements for protective coating systems applied to onshore and offshore facilities.
• Ensure all inspection records, reports, and quality documentation are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with project quality requirements.
• Identify quality issues and non‑conformances and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in site audits, surveillance activities, and quality assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during all coating inspection activities.