Coating QA/QC Inspector: Drive Surface Quality & Compliance

Nafal Contracting; Oman; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Nafal Contracting in Oman seeks a diligent coating inspector to oversee painting and coating activities at site, ensuring surface preparation, blasting, priming and application meet approved specs. You will monitor environmental conditions and verify materials, mixes, and curing.

The role requires working knowledge of DFT measurement, coating systems, and reporting through inspection records. Certifications such as NACE Coating Inspector Level 1/2 or BGAS-CSWIP are preferred, with BE/B.Tech or

Qualifications

• DFT measurement and coating inspection knowledge required.
• Experience with surface preparation, blasting, priming and coating applications.
• Relevant certifications (NACE/BGAS-CSWIP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor all painting and coating activities at site.
• Ensure surface preparation, blasting, priming and painting are carried out as per approved specifications and procedures.
• Check environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and dew point before and during painting.
• Inspect and verify paint materials, mixing, application and curing.
• Conduct and record DFT (Dry Film Thickness) and other required coating inspections.
• Identify painting defects and ensure proper rectification.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists and QA/QC documentation.
• Coordinate with the Site Team, Consultant and Client for inspections and approvals.
• Raise Inspection Requests (IRs) and follow up on approvals.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved ITPs, method statements and relevant standards.
• Assist in identifying and closing NCRs related to painting and coating works.
• Maintain proper records of all painting inspection and testing activities.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, blasting, coating systems and DFT measurement.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience in coating inspection and testing with a Holiday Detector, Salt Test Kit, and Zero Test Plate.
• Wraparound Coating or Insulation Inspection certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience working on marine environment projects will be an added advantage.

Skills

DFT measurement

Coating inspection

Environmental monitoring

Education

BE./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering

NACE Coating Inspector Level 1/2 or BGAS-CSWIP

Tools

Holiday Detector

Salt Test Kit

Zero Test Plate

Job description

Nafal Contracting in Oman seeks a diligent coating inspector to oversee painting and coating activities at site, ensuring surface preparation, blasting, priming and application meet approved specs. You will monitor environmental conditions and verify materials, mixes, and curing.

The role requires working knowledge of DFT measurement, coating systems, and reporting through inspection records. Certifications such as NACE Coating Inspector Level 1/2 or BGAS-CSWIP are preferred, with BE/B.Tech or