Lead Engineer - Painting Quality

Technip Energies; Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Dahej, Gujarat, seeks a Lead Engineer – Painting Quality to drive daily shop-floor quality control for coatings on structural steel, piping, and vessels. The role ensures compliance with project specs, ITPs, BGAS schemes, and ISO standards.

The candidate will verify surface prep, blasting, coating application, and final coating quality, coordinating with clients and stakeholders. A senior-level professional with extensive coating inspection credentials is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgy preferred).
• BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2, AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 2, FROSIO Level II, or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial painting/coating inspection experience in heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily shop-floor quality control and inspection activities for painting and coating.
• Verify surface preparation, coating application, DFT, and ITP compliance as per project requirements.
• Prepare inspection records, reports, and NCR documentation; coordinate with client and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Coating inspection instruments

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer – Painting Quality, to join ourQuality team based in Dahej, Gujarat.

About us

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the opportunity we offer

Job Purpose

To execute daily shop-floor quality control and inspection activities covering surface preparation, abrasive blast cleaning, paint application, protective coating, and lining across structural steel, piping, pressure vessels, and modular equipment. The Painting Inspector ensures complete compliance with project specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), client requirements, BGAS schemes, and international corrosion control standards (BGAS-CSWIP, ISO 12944, ISO 8501, SSPC, NACE/AMPP)

Job Responsibilities

Pre-Inspection & Environmental Checks

• Monitor and record ambient and substrate temperatures, relative humidity, and dew point before and during blasting and coating operations.
• Inspect steel surfaces, welds, sharp edges, and flame-cut areas to ensure proper grinding, edge rounding, and weld-spatter removal before blasting.
• Verify substrate temperature compliance and ensure adequate masking and protection of all non-coated areas and components.

Materials & Equipment Verification

• Verify coating materials, thinners, and abrasives for shelf life, batch details, storage conditions, contamination, and compliance with approved PDS/SDS requirements.
• Ensure blasters and painters hold valid qualifications and approvals for critical coating activities.
• Calibrate and verify all inspection instruments and confirm compressor air cleanliness before daily use.

Surface Preparation & Blasting Inspection

• Inspect surface preparation and abrasive blasting to verify required surface cleanliness and preparation grades prior to coating application.
• Verify surface profile and contamination levels through applicable inspection and testing methods in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform surface contamination checks as specified in the ITP, such as dust level tests and soluble salt contamination testing (Bresle method).

Application & In-Process Inspection

• Inspect coating application activities, including paint mixing, stripe coating and application methods, as per approved specifications and procedures.
• Monitor coating parameters such as WFT, environmental conditions, inter-coat intervals and curing requirements.
• Inspect touch-up and repair activities to ensure proper surface preparation, application and final coating quality.

Final Inspection, Testing & Documentation

• Perform final visual inspection of completed coating works and identify coating defects and non-conformities.
• Measure and verify Dry Film Thickness (DFT) and other coating quality parameters as per applicable standards, ITP and project requirements.
• Perform/coordinate specialized coating tests such as adhesion, holiday detection, solvent rub and other project-specific testing.
• Prepare, review and maintain coating inspection records, test reports, inspection reports and NCR documentation.
• Coordinate with Client, TPIA and other stakeholders during inspection, witness and hold points and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.

Starting Date: October 2026

About you

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualification: -

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgy preferred).
• Relevant coating inspection certification such as BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2, AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 2, FROSIO Level II, or equivalent.
• Additional relevant certifications will be an advantage

Experience: -

• Minimum 10 years of industrial painting/coating inspection experience in heavy engineering, pressure vessels, structural fabrication, or modular construction.

Skills require: - (IT, Communication etc)

• Good knowledge of applicable coating and corrosion protection standards, specifications and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, abrasive blasting, coating application, curing, DFT and coating defect evaluation.
• Competent in using coating inspection instruments such as environmental monitoring equipment, surface profile gauges, DFT gauges and holiday detectors.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, ITPs, procedures and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of coating materials, application requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Good communication, reporting and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and preparation of inspection documentation.

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development