Coating / Painting & Insulation Inspector

Duruper; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Coating / Painting & Insulation Inspector to verify surface preparation, coating application, insulation installation, and related workmanship against project specs and quality standards.

You will maintain inspection records, review ITPs, procedures, and drawings, coordinate with construction teams and QA/QC, identify non-conformities, and support corrective actions while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3-year Diploma or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• BGAS Grade 2 or equivalent certification.
• Insulation Inspector certification.
• Relevant experience in coating, painting, and insulation inspection in industrial projects.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, coating application, inspection techniques, and insulation installation standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, project specifications, method statements, and ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation activities, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and surface profile, as required by project specifications.
• Verify environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dew point, before and during coating application.
• Inspect coating and painting application, including paint mixing, application methods, dry film thickness (DFT), and curing.
• Conduct or coordinate coating quality tests, including adhesion and holiday testing, where applicable.
• Inspect insulation materials, installation, thickness, jointing, and finishing against approved drawings and specifications.
• Verify insulation cladding, sealing, weatherproofing, and protection of insulated equipment and piping.
• Review approved procedures, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and inspection checklists.
• Identify coating defects, insulation deficiencies, and other non-conformities; coordinate corrective actions and verify rectification.
• Maintain inspection reports, coating test records, material certificates, and insulation quality documentation.
• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements and applicable site safety procedures.

Skills

Coating inspection

Insulation inspection

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

BGAS Grade 2

Insulation Inspector certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Coating / Painting & Insulation Inspector is responsible for inspecting coating, painting, and insulation activities to ensure compliance with approved project specifications, quality standards, and applicable procedures. The role involves verifying surface preparation, coating application, insulation installation, and workmanship while maintaining inspection records and ensuring the required quality standards are achieved.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation activities, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and surface profile, as required by project specifications.

• Verify environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dew point, before and during coating application.

• Inspect coating and painting application, including paint mixing, application methods, dry film thickness (DFT), and curing.

• Conduct or coordinate coating quality tests, including adhesion and holiday testing, where applicable.

• Inspect insulation materials, installation, thickness, jointing, and finishing against approved drawings and specifications.

• Verify insulation cladding, sealing, weatherproofing, and protection of insulated equipment and piping.

• Review approved procedures, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and inspection checklists.

• Identify coating defects, insulation deficiencies, and other non-conformities; coordinate corrective actions and verify rectification.

• Maintain inspection reports, coating test records, material certificates, and insulation quality documentation.

• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.

• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements and applicable site safety procedures.

Mandatory Requirements

• 3-year Diploma or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• BGAS Grade 2 or equivalent certification.

• Insulation Inspector certification.

• Relevant experience in coating, painting, and insulation inspection in industrial projects.

• Knowledge of surface preparation, coating application, inspection techniques, and insulation installation standards.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, project specifications, method statements, and ITPs.

• Experience in inspection documentation, quality reporting, defect identification, and corrective action follow-up.

• Good communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills.

• Valid UAE/GCC driving license preferred