Coating Inspector

Larsen & Toubro; Oman; On-site; OMR 11,535 - 19,225; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is looking for an Inspection Activities professional based in Oman. The role involves inspecting surface preparations and coating applications while ensuring compliance with environmental and material standards.

Key responsibilities include recording inspection data, maintaining logs, and coordinating with production and QA/QC teams to ensure smooth operations. Candidates should have proven experience in inspection protocols and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting inspections of surface preparation and coating application.
• Knowledge of environmental conditions affecting coating application.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of surface preparation including blasting and cleaning.
• Check and record wet and dry film thickness during coating inspection.
• Monitor environmental parameters during coating application.
• Verify paint materials and ensure proper mixing and storage.
• Assist in maintaining inspection records and preparing reports.
• Implement Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and report non-conformance.

Skills

Surface preparation inspection

Wet and dry film thickness measurement

Environmental monitoring

Material verification

Documentation and reporting

ITP Compliance

Non-conformance handling

Team coordination

Job description

1. Inspection Activities

• Conduct inspection of surface preparation (blasting, cleaning).
• Verify surface cleanliness as per standards (SA 2.5 / SA 3).
• Measure and record:
  • Surface profile (anchor profile)
  • Dust contamination
• Monitor coating application including:
  • Primer, intermediate, and finish coats
  • Stripe coating

2. Coating Inspection

• Check and record:
  • Wet Film Thickness (WFT)
  • Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
• Perform and assist in:
  • Holiday testing
  • Adhesion testing
• Ensure correct application techniques are followed.

3. Environmental Monitoring

• Record environmental parameters:
  • Ambient temperature
  • Surface temperature
  • Relative humidity
  • Dew point
• Ensure coating application is carried out within permissible conditions.

4. Material Verification

• Verify paint materials against approved datasheets.
• Check:
  • Batch numbers
  • Shelf life
  • Storage conditions
• Ensure proper mixing ratios and induction times are followed.

5. Documentation

• Maintain inspection records and logs.
• Prepare Daily Inspection Reports (DIR).
• Update coating inspection registers.
• Assist in preparation of QA/QC documentation dossier.

6. ITP Compliance

• Follow and implement Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).
• Witness and record hold/witness points as per project requirements.
• Raise inspection requests (IRs) as required.

7. Non‑Conformance Handling

• Identify deviations from specifications.
• Report issues to supervisor.
• Assist in closing NCRs and verifying corrective actions.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with:
  • Production/blasting/painting teams
  • QA/QC supervisors and engineers
  • Client inspectors/TPIs
• Support smooth inspection clearance.