Quality Assurance Painting Inspector-Bridges & Marine

Stantec; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in York County is hiring a Quality Assurance Painting Inspector to ensure compliance with blasting and painting operations on bridges. The role requires 5+ years in industrial coatings and a certification in coating inspection. Responsibilities include conducting visual inspections, performing tests, and generating quality records. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial coating application.
• Preferred candidates must have relevant certification.
• Experience in reading and interpreting specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of blasting and coating operations.
• Perform testing on surface preparations.
• Document non-conformances in the inspection database.

Skills

Attention to details

Strong communication skills

Relationship management skills

Ability to read specifications and drawings

Education

AMPP Certified Coating Inspector certification or equivalent

Completion of some College / CEGEP / Vocational or Technical Training

Tools

MS Office 365

MS Teams

SharePoint

Airless spray guns

Job description

The successful candidate for the Quality Assurance Painting Inspector will be responsible for inspecting all blast and paint operations on bridges. This position is responsible for ensuring the contractor conducts all blasting and painting operations in accordance with contract requirements and specifications.

• Complete in-process and final visual inspections of all blasting and coating operations to ensure compliance on surface preparation and coating as per standard.
• Perform testing on surface profile, salt content, coating thickness, adhesion.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and serviceable.
• Ensure the contractor’s materials are stored and handled according to manufacturer’s requirements.
• Generate and maintain quality records in support of the inspection and test plan.
• Read and interpret production drawings and specifications to identify quality requirements.
• Document non-conformances in the NCR database and complete root cause analysis.
• Understand all aspects of marine surface preparation and coating application, including applying protective coatings including using spray equipment.
• Technical Skills – required skills to apply knowledge.
• An understanding of different types of coatings, surface preparation methods, spray paint methods, standards and safety protocols.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365, MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of airless spray guns, spray equipment, and other surface preparation and coating tools. Full understanding and able to perform destructive and nondestructive testing.
• Attention to details is required, ability to perform precise measurements and visual inspections.
• Social Process Skills – required skills for effective working relationships.
• Strong communication skills to interact with applicators, trades employees, and co-workers.
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to deal with conflict.
  
  

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial coating application.
• Preferred candidates must have AMPP Certified Coating Inspector certification, or equivalent (e.g., NACE -CIP or SSPC PCI).
• Completion of some College / CEGEP / Vocational or Technical Training.
  
  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: 1636 Transpt-CA Ontario East & Atlantic-Halifax NS

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 28/07/2025 08:07:09

Req ID: 1001631