QC Inspector - Coating - Project.

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.