Coatings Inspector (Field QA/QC) – Surface Prep & Finish

MITIME CONSTRUCTION MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Kimanis; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MITIME CONSTRUCTION MALAYSIA SDN BHD is seeking a skilled Painting Inspector to oversee coating activities at project sites in Kimanis, Sabah. You will inspect surface preparation, monitor application processes, and verify coating thickness, adhesion, and finish quality to ensure compliance with project specs and QA/QC standards.

Candidates should hold relevant certifications such as IMM Level 2 or higher and NACE/SSPC/FROSIO equivalents, with experience in oil & gas or infra projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surface preparation, coating systems, and inspection methods.
• Familiar with QA/QC documentation and ITP requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation works including blasting, cleaning, and priming activities, ensuring compliance with specs.
• Monitor paint and coating application processes for conformity to project requirements.
• Conduct thickness (DFT), adhesion, and finishing quality inspections.
• Ensure correct coating systems and materials are used per method statements.
• Prepare inspection reports and QA/QC documentation.
• Identify coating defects and drive corrective actions before approval.
• Support final inspection and project handover documentation.

Skills

Coating inspection

Quality control

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Independent work

Coordination & communication

Education

SPM/SPMV or equivalent

IMM Coating Inspector Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

DFT gauge

Coating inspection checklists

Job description

MITIME CONSTRUCTION MALAYSIA SDN BHD is seeking a skilled Painting Inspector to oversee coating activities at project sites in Kimanis, Sabah. You will inspect surface preparation, monitor application processes, and verify coating thickness, adhesion, and finish quality to ensure compliance with project specs and QA/QC standards.

Candidates should hold relevant certifications such as IMM Level 2 or higher and NACE/SSPC/FROSIO equivalents, with experience in oil & gas or infra projects.