QC Inspector - Coating - Project

About this 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.