<p style="margin-bottom: 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Job Summary:<p style="margin-bottom: 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">The Quality Inspector – Painting / Coating is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and verifying surface preparation, painting, and coating activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and applicable standards. The role supports both Civil and Oil & Gas field projects by ensuring coating works are executed correctly, documented accurately, and accepted by clients and consultants.<p style="margin-bottom: 10px; overflow-wrap: break-word; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities:<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Review & Planning
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Review project specifications, drawings, and approved method statements related to painting and coating works.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Verify coating systems, surface preparation requirements, and acceptance criteria prior to commencement of works.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Coordinate daily inspection activities with site teams and subcontractors.
<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Surface Preparation Inspection
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Inspect surface preparation activities including cleaning, degreasing, abrasive blasting, and power/tool cleaning in accordance with approved standards.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Verify surface cleanliness, profile, and preparation grade (e.g., SSPC / ISO standards).<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Ensure environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) are suitable prior to coating application.
<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Painting & Coating Inspection
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Monitor and inspect application of primers, intermediate, and top coats in accordance with approved coating systems.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Verify mixing ratios, pot life, application methods, and curing times.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Perform and record dry film thickness (DFT), wet film thickness (WFT), adhesion, and holiday testing as applicable.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with specified number of coats, color coding, and finish requirements.
<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Inspection & Testing Documentation
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Prepare and submit Work Inspection Requests (WIR) and coating inspection reports.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Maintain coating inspection records, environmental logs, and test results in line with project requirements.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Ensure all inspection records are accurate, complete, and traceable for audits and handover.
<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Identify and report non-conforming coating works and surface preparation issues.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Assist in raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions to closure.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Verify rework and corrective actions through re-inspection.
<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Coordination & Site Support
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<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Coordinate with subcontractors, site engineers, and QA/QC teams on coating quality issues.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Participate in joint inspections with clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors.<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Support QA/QC Engineers during audits, commissioning support, and project handover activities.
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Required Qualifications & Competencies<ul style="padding-left: 2.5rem;">
<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in painting and coating inspection within construction or Oil & Gas field projects<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Certification such as NACE Level I / II, BGAS, or equivalent is preferred<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of surface preparation and coating application practices<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Familiarity with international standards such as ISO, SSPC, NACE, ASTM<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Experience using inspection tools including DFT gauges, WFT gauges, hygrometers, and holiday detectors<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and reporting skills<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;">Ability to work in site and field environments under varying conditions<ul class="Pay Rate Group" style="padding-left: 2.5rem;">
