Coating Inspector

Advanced Construction Technology Services; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,880 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Construction Technology Services is seeking a Coating Inspector in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or technical certificate in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and a certification such as NACE International.

Responsibilities include inspecting surface preparation, verifying coating application, and coordinating with project teams. The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in coating inspection within the oil, gas, marine, or construction industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of coating inspection experience in oil, gas, marine or construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation activities including blasting and cleaning.
• Verify coating application in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Check environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during coating work.
• Perform inspection of coating thickness, adhesion and surface profile using calibrated instruments.
• Identify coating defects such as blistering, peeling, holidays and corrosion.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and quality procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers and QA/QC teams.

Skills

Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation and corrosion protection

Familiarity with inspection standards and procedures

Ability to use inspection instruments (DFT gauge, surface profile gauge, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and reporting skills

Understanding of safety and quality requirements

Education

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field

Certified Coating Inspector qualification preferred (e.g., NACE International or AMPP certification)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation activities including blasting and cleaning
• Verify coating application in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
• Check environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during coating work
• Perform inspection of coating thickness, adhesion and surface profile using calibrated instruments
• Identify coating defects such as blistering, peeling, holidays and corrosion
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and quality procedures
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers and QA/QC teams

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Certified Coating Inspector qualification preferred (e.g., NACE International or AMPP certification)
• Minimum 3-5 years of coating inspection experience in oil, gas, marine or construction industries

Skills

• Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation and corrosion protection
• Familiarity with inspection standards and procedures
• Ability to use inspection instruments (DFT gauge, surface profile gauge, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Understanding of safety and quality requirements