Lead Coating Inspector: Epoxy, FBE & Immersion Coatings

Durucooperation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coating Inspector (QM) is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and validating all coating and painting activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

The role ensures proper surface preparation, material verification, coating application, curing, and final inspection of critical coating systems including epoxy, FBE, baked coatings, and other immersion-service coatings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant inspection experience (or 8 years with a 3-year diploma).
• Strong knowledge of international coating standards and Saudi Aramco specs.
• Saudi Aramco approved Coating Inspector or pass CBT exam & interview.
• Must hold NACE Level II or SSPC Level II or British Grade 1/2.
• Experience inspecting Epoxy, FBE, baked coatings and immersion-service systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation, materials, application methods and curing.
• Verify coatings meet project specs, standards and Saudi Aramco requirements.
• Monitor critical coating systems (Epoxy, FBE, baked coatings, immersion-service).
• Check environmental conditions before and during coating application.
• Document findings, prepare reports, maintain coating records.
• Identify non-conformities, issue NCRs, follow up on actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and QA/QC teams for approvals.

Skills

Coating inspection

QA/QC coordination

Documentation

NACE/SSPC knowledge

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering

Diploma (3-year) with 8 years experience

Tools

DFT gauges

Holiday detectors

Adhesion testers

Job description

The Coating Inspector (QM) is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and validating all coating and painting activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

The role ensures proper surface preparation, material verification, coating application, curing, and final inspection of critical coating systems including epoxy, FBE, baked coatings, and other immersion-service coatings.