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.