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.