Job Description

Position Title

Coating & Insulation Inspector

Job Purpose

The Coating & Insulation Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all coating painting blasting insulation and corrosion protection activities are carried out in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) project specifications applicable quality standards and client requirements. The role ensures compliance with industry standards while maintaining the integrity and longevity of assets through effective inspection and quality control practices.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform inspections in accordance with approved ITPs project specifications and quality requirements.

• Coordinate inspection activities with Client Inspectors QA/QC personnel and project teams.

• Verify quality compliance for blasting painting coating insulation and corrosion protection works on steel structures piping systems equipment and electrical/instrumentation items.

• Conduct receiving inspections of coating and insulation materials and verify supporting documentation including Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Inspect coating systems and application processes to ensure compliance with project standards and client specifications.

• Review and witness coating repair activities and verify implementation of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) prevention requirements.

• Perform inspections in tanks hulls confined spaces critical areas and other designated project locations.

Testing & Verification

• Monitor and record environmental conditions including:

  • Relative Humidity (RH)

  • Dew Point

  • Air Temperature

  • Steel Surface Temperature

• Measure and verify:

  • Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

  • Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

• Conduct and witness coating-related testing including:

  • Adhesion Testing

  • Curing Testing

  • Contamination Testing

  • Holiday Testing

• Ensure all inspection and testing activities are performed using calibrated instruments and approved procedures.

Personnel Qualification

• Assess and verify the competency and qualification of:

  • Abrasive Blasters

  • Paint Applicators

  • Coating Supervisors and Crew Leaders

• Ensure personnel performing coating activities meet project and client qualification requirements.

Client Coordination

• Participate in and coordinate joint inspections with client representatives.

• Attend QA/QC meetings progress reviews and technical discussions.

• Support the resolution of coating and insulation-related quality concerns technical queries and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare review and maintain daily coating and insulation inspection reports.

• Ensure inspection records test reports quality documentation and certifications are accurately maintained and archived.

• Support final inspections punch-list clearance and project turnover documentation.

• Maintain traceability and compliance records in accordance with project quality management requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a QC Inspector – Painting/Coating within oil & gas petrochemical refinery shipyard construction or industrial projects.

• Demonstrated experience in blasting coating inspection painting systems insulation inspection and corrosion protection activities.

Mandatory Certifications

• NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector Certification (Mandatory) or equivalent certification such as:

  • AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2

  • BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2

  • Other approved equivalent coating inspection certifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of international coating standards inspection methods and industry best practices.

• Proficiency in the use of coating inspection instruments and testing equipment.

• Ability to interpret project specifications engineering drawings procedures standards and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

• Strong reporting documentation and record-management skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to work effectively with clients contractors inspectors and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong problem-solving analytical and quality-focused approach.

• Commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

Coating inspection Painting systems Blasting inspection Insulation inspection Corrosion protection activities NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector Certification AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2 BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2 Quality Control Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Coating inspection instruments Testing equipment Interpretation of project specifications Engineering drawings Procedures Standards Reporting Documentation Record-management skills Verbal communication Written communication Client coordination Problem-solving Analytical skills Safety compliance Continuous improvement