Coating Inspector

Larsen & Toubro; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 11,535 - 19,225; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a professional for Coating Inspection in Oman, Schamal al-Batina. The role involves overseeing coating application processes, ensuring compliance with standards, conducting inspections of surface preparation, and maintaining accurate inspection records.

The ideal candidate will verify paint materials, monitor application conditions, and coordinate with production and QA/QC teams to ensure smooth inspection clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of surface preparation (blasting, cleaning).
• Verify surface cleanliness as per standards (SA 2.5 / SA 3).
• Monitor coating application including primer, intermediate, and finish coats.
• Check and record Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
• Ensure proper mixing ratios and induction times are followed.

Job description

Key responsibilities include:

Coating Inspection

• 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
  
  


• 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.


• Record environmental parameters:
  
  
  
  • Ambient temperature
  
  
  • Surface temperature
  
  
  • Relative humidity
  
  
  • Dew point
  
  


• Ensure coating application is carried out within permissible conditions.


• Verify paint materials against approved datasheets.


• Check:
  
  
  
  • Batch numbers
  
  
  • Shelf life
  
  
  • Storage conditions
  
  


• Ensure proper mixing ratios and induction times are followed.


• Maintain inspection records and logs.


• Prepare Daily Inspection Reports (DIR).


• Update coating inspection registers.


• Assist in preparation of QA/QC documentation dossier.


• Follow and implement Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).


• Witness and record hold/witness points as per project requirements.


• Raise inspection requests (IRs) as required.


• Identify deviations from specifications.


• Report issues to supervisor.


• Assist in closing NCRs and verifying corrective actions.


• Coordinate with:
  
  
  
  • Production/blasting/painting teams
  
  
  • QA/QC supervisors and engineers
  
  
  • Client inspectors/TPIs
  
  


• Support smooth inspection clearance.