Painting Inspector- QE Approved

Swan Global Holdings Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global Holdings Group is seeking a QE-LNG Approved Painting Inspector to oversee coating inspections within oil & gas/LNG projects in Qatar. You will verify surface prep, blasting, and coating applications, and perform WFT/DFT measurements and related testing as per project specs.

You will also review materials, document non-conformances, and coordinate with QA/QC teams and client representatives to ensure strict adherence to procedures and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas, LNG, or industrial painting inspection.
• Familiarity with surface prep, protective coating systems, DFT/WFT measurement.
• Knowledge of QA/QC documentation and ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating application as per approved project specifications.
• Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, and environmental conditions before and during painting.
• Inspect primer, intermediate, and final coating applications.
• Conduct and verify Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements.
• Perform or witness holiday testing, adhesion testing, and other coating inspections as required.
• Verify paint materials, batch numbers, expiry dates, and compliance with approved coating procedures.
• Identify coating defects, raise non-conformance reports, and monitor corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, and QA/QC documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams, contractors, and client representatives to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Surface preparation

Abrasive blasting

Coating application

WFT measurement

DFT measurement

Quality assurance

Inspection procedures

Non-conformance reports

Education

QE-LNG Approved Painting Inspector certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating application as per approved project specifications.


• Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, and environmental conditions before and during painting.


• Inspect primer, intermediate, and final coating applications.


• Conduct and verify Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements.


• Perform or witness holiday testing, adhesion testing, and other coating inspections as required.


• Verify paint materials, batch numbers, expiry dates, and compliance with approved coating procedures.


• Identify coating defects, raise non-conformance reports, and monitor corrective actions.


• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, and QA/QC documentation.


• Coordinate with QA/QC teams, contractors, and client representatives to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Requirements:

• Valid QE-LNG Approved Painting Inspectoris mandatory.


• 3 - 5 Years Of Experience.


• Relevant experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, or industrial painting and coating inspection.


• Knowledge of surface preparation, protective coating systems, DFT/WFT measurement, and coating inspection standards.


• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation, ITPs, and inspection procedures.


• Relevant technical qualification and coating inspection certification as required by the project.