Coating Inspector

Coating Inspector Natural Gas Interconnect & Metering Facility

Location: North Carolina

Duration: 4 months

Overview

We are seeking a Coating Inspector to support construction of a new natural gas interconnect and metering facility including yard piping fittings and tie-in connections. This role is responsible for verifying surface preparation coating application and testing to meet project specifications and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation (blasting/cleaning) for compliance with specification and SSPC/NACE standards
• Monitor coating application (FBE liquid epoxy tape wrap shrink sleeves etc.) for proper thickness cure and coverage
• Perform dry film thickness (DFT) measurements and holiday (jeeping) testing on coated pipe fittings and girth welds
• Verify environmental conditions (surface temperature humidity dew point) meet coating manufacturer requirements prior to and during application
• Inspect field-applied coatings at tie-ins hot-taps and repair locations
• Document coating inspection results including DFT readings holiday test results and repair tracking
• Identify and document coating defects or non-conformances; verify repairs and re-inspect
• Coordinate with Chief Inspector and QA/QC on non-conformance resolution
• Enforce site safety requirements and participate in job hazard analyses

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of pipeline/facility coating inspection experience
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification (Level 1 or 2) required
• Working knowledge of coating systems used in pipeline/facility construction (FBE epoxy tape wrap)
• Experience with DFT gauges holiday detectors and surface profile testing
• Strong documentation skills; experience with coating inspection logs and reports
• Valid drivers license; able to travel to site and work outdoors in varied conditions