QA/QC Coating Inspector

Gulf Workforce; Abqaiq; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Workforce seeks an experienced QA/QC Coating Inspector to oversee coating inspection activities for onshore and offshore projects. You will execute inspections, maintain quality records, and ensure compliance with ITPs and technical documents.

The ideal candidate brings extensive coating process knowledge, strong testing expertise, and relevant accreditations such as NACE Level 2 or BGAS Grade 1 / FROSIO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Coating Inspector.
• NACE Level 2 or BGAS Grade 1 / FROSIO accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Execute inspections on materials and construction activities for field joint coating.
• Issue NCRs and document quality records to the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Maintain daily inspection logs and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Manage storage and certification of consumables.
• Perform qualification and testing of coating processes.
• Review inspection videos and perform NDT-related tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Coating Inspector to oversee coating inspection activities for onshore and offshore projects. The role involves executing inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of coating processes, strong testing expertise, and industry-recognized certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute inspections on materials, equipment, and construction/installation activities for internal and external field joint coating using robotic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Issue quality records and non-conformance reports (NCRs) when necessary, submitting them to the Quality Control Supervisor.
• Maintain daily reports/logs of inspection, surveillance, and intervention activities. Ensure documentation, plans, reports, and certifications are updated, reviewed, approved, and filed appropriately.
• Manage storage and certification of consumables.
• Perform qualifications of coating processes.
• Verify coating materials, surface preparation, and coating works (via inspections, testing, and interventions) are in accordance with ITPs, SATIP/SATR/SAIC, construction quality programs, and referenced technical documents.
• Review and approve pre-inspection, field joint, and final inspection videos for assigned projects.
• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) such as environmental condition checks, visual assessments, anchor profile measurement, SCM testing, dust tests, holiday tests, cure tests, and DFT measurements.
• Conduct destructive testing (adhesion tests, penetration tests, impact tests, DSC sampling, hardness tests, hot-soak adhesion evaluation, etc.) for industrial and pipeline coating systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Coating Inspector.
• NACE Level 2 or BGAS Grade 1 / FROSIO accreditation required.
• Current Offshore BOSIET / Survival Certificate (preferred).
• Valid Seaman's Book (preferred).
• Must pass IEU Level 2 Coating Inspector examination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of coating inspection processes, testing methods, and industry standards.
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes and meet shifting project demands.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.