Coatings QC Inspector – NACE II, Oil & Gas

Orbit International Survey Services, LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking an experienced QC Inspector – Coating/Painting with valid NACE/AMPP Level 2 certification. The role focuses on inspection of surface preparation, blasting, painting and coating works to ensure compliance with specifications, ITPs, procedures and applicable standards.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in coating inspection across Oil & Gas, Offshore, Shipyard or Petrochemical projects, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Valid NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2 certification.
• Minimum 5 years of coating inspection experience in Oil & Gas, Offshore, Shipyard, Petrochemical, or Fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation, blasting, painting and coating activities per specs and procedures.
• Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, environmental conditions, dew point, humidity, and substrate condition.
• Conduct tests such as WFT, DFT, adhesion, holiday detection, dust, and soluble salts as applicable.
• Verify paint materials, batch numbers, shelf life, mixing ratio, thinning, and storage requirements.
• Monitor coating application, curing, re-coating intervals, stripe coating, and repairs.
• Identify coating defects and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Review coating procedures, paint data sheets, material certificates, and inspection records.
• Raise and follow up RFI, NCR, punch-list items, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with client, third-party inspectors, subcontractors and painting teams.
• Maintain coating inspection records and support final inspection and handover.
• Ensure compliance with NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, ASTM, project specs, and client requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

NACE/AMPP Level 2

Coating standards

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Inspection equipment

NDT Level II

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking an experienced QC Inspector – Coating/Painting with valid NACE/AMPP Level 2 certification. The role focuses on inspection of surface preparation, blasting, painting and coating works to ensure compliance with specifications, ITPs, procedures and applicable standards.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in coating inspection across Oil & Gas, Offshore, Shipyard or Petrochemical projects, and