Coating Specialist

KBR, Inc.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Coating Specialist for an offshore Abu Dhabi project. You will supervise surface preparation, painting, and corrosion protection activities to meet ADNOC Offshore specs and project QA requirements, ensuring asset integrity and reliability.

The role requires extensive experience with offshore jackets, topsides, pipelines, and vessels, plus NACE/ISO certifications, and strong coordination with clients and inspectors on site.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is mandatory for this role.
Minimum 10 years of coating inspection experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, offshore or petrochemical projects.
Minimum 5 years on ADNOC Offshore projects or equivalent major offshore developments.
Strong knowledge of SSPC/NACE standards, ISO 12944 and ASTM coating inspection practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise surface preparation and coating application for offshore structures, modules, piping and vessels.
Review and approve coating procedures, method statements, ITPs and quality documentation.
Ensure proper environmental conditions during blasting and painting operations.
Witness coating activities during fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning and installation.
Interface with ADNOC Offshore representatives and third‑party inspectors; coordinate audits and close‑out actions.

Skills

Coating inspection

Offshore project experience

NACE/ISO standards

QA/QC documentation

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

Job description

Title:

Coating Specialist

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Coating Specialist – Offshore Project

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based in Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi .

Job Purpose

The Coating Specialist is responsible for supervising and inspecting all surface preparation, painting, coating, and corrosion protection activities associated with offshore facilities. The role ensures compliance with ADNOC Offshore specifications, international coating standards, approved procedures, and project quality requirements to maintain asset integrity and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Coating Inspection & Quality Control

Monitor and inspect surface preparation and coating application activities for offshore structures, modules, piping systems, pressure vessels, and equipment.
Verify compliance with ADNOC Offshore specifications, project requirements, and coating manufacturer recommendations.
Review and approve coating procedures, method statements, ITPs, and quality documentation.
Ensure proper environmental conditions are maintained during blasting and painting operations.
Witness coating activities during fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning, and installation phases.

Inspection Activities

Perform and verify:

Surface cleanliness inspections (SSPC/NACE standards)
Surface profile measurements
Ambient condition monitoring
Wet Film Thickness (WFT) inspection
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements
Holiday detection testing
Adhesion testing
Salt contamination testing
Coating curing verification
Visual coating assessments

Offshore Corrosion Protection

Review corrosion mitigation programs for offshore assets.
Monitor protective coating systems for splash zones, submerged structures, and atmospheric exposure areas.
Coordinate coating touch-up and repair activities during fabrication and installation.
Verify compatibility of coating systems with cathodic protection requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain coating inspection records and daily reports.
Review subcontractor quality records and test results.
Prepare punch lists and monitor coating-related close-out activities.
Support preparation of Mechanical Completion and Quality Dossiers.
Manage NCRs, observations, and corrective actions related to coating activities.

Client & Third-Party Coordination

Interface with ADNOC Offshore representatives and third-party inspectors.
Participate in quality audits and surveillance activities.
Attend project quality meetings and provide technical support on coating issues.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.

Mandatory Certifications

NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 (Minimum)
NACE CIP Level 3 (Preferred)
BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector (Preferred)
CSWIP Painting Inspector Certification (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 10 years of coating inspection experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, offshore, or petrochemical projects.
Minimum 5 years of experience on ADNOC Offshore projects or equivalent major offshore developments.
Proven experience with:
- Offshore Jackets and Topsides
- Pipelines and Risers
- Pressure Vessels
- Structural Steel
- Modules and Skids
- Fabrication Yards and Offshore Installation Activities

Knowledge of Standards