Coating Quality Lead - Structural & Pipeline Projects

Client of MM Management Consultant; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of MM Management Consultant is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor Painting & Coating for Saudi Arabia to oversee all coating and painting activities on structural steel, piping systems, and foundations. The role ensures compliance with project specs, international standards, and QA/QC procedures.

You will lead coating inspection teams, review TDS/ITPs, monitor environmental conditions, and coordinate with construction to meet schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Valid NACE Level II Certification (Mandatory).
• CSWIP BGAS Grade 3.2 Certification (Preferred/Mandatory as per project requirement).
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Training.
• Minimum 5–10 years of painting and coating inspection experience.
• Hands-on Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, or EPC project experience (Middle East/GCC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of international coating standards (NACE, SSPC, ISO).
• Experience with sandblasting, coating wrapping systems, and pipeline coating inspection.
• Knowledge of DFT, WFT, surface profile, adhesion, holiday testing, and climatic monitoring.
• Familiarity with QA/QC docs, ITPs, method statements, NCRs, corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specs.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities; good communication and coordination; ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all painting and coating inspection activities during project execution.
• Coordinate with construction teams to follow approved procedures and specs.
• Conduct qualification tests for blasters and painters and issue clearances.
• Review paint TDS, method statements, ITPs, and applicable standards.
• Monitor surface prep, sandblasting, painting, wrapping, and coating application.
• Ensure environmental conditions are suitable before and during coating.
• Verify mixing, application, and curing of coatings.
• Ensure inspection instruments are calibrated and used correctly.
• Supervise QC Inspectors and ensure inspections meet project quality requirements.
• Perform and witness coating inspections (DFT, WFT, surface profile, adhesion, holidays).
• Coordinate with paint manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
• Investigate non-conformities, root causes, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention.
• Conduct training for blasters, painters, and inspectors on quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, specs, and international standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coordination

Independence / Pressure

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Client of MM Management Consultant is seeking an experienced QC Supervisor Painting & Coating for Saudi Arabia to oversee all coating and painting activities on structural steel, piping systems, and foundations. The role ensures compliance with project specs, international standards, and QA/QC procedures.

You will lead coating inspection teams, review TDS/ITPs, monitor environmental conditions, and coordinate with construction to meet schedules and quality targets.