QC Coating Supervisor

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

Overview

We are seeking an experienced QC Supervisor Painting & Coating to oversee and ensure the quality of all coating and painting activities for structural steel, mechanical equipment, piping systems, underground pipelines, and civil foundations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and company QA/QC procedures while leading coating inspection teams and coordinating with construction personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all painting and coating inspection activities during project execution.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure coating and painting work is carried out as per approved procedures and project specifications.
• Conduct qualification tests for blasters and painters and issue job clearance approvals.
• Review paint technical data sheets (TDS), method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and applicable standards.
• Monitor surface preparation, sandblasting, painting, wrapping, and coating application activities.
• Ensure environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) are suitable before and during coating application.
• Verify the proper mixing, application, and curing of coating materials.
• Ensure all inspection and testing instruments are calibrated and used correctly.
• Supervise QC Inspectors and ensure inspections are performed in accordance with project quality requirements.
• Perform and witness coating inspections, including Dry Film Thickness (DFT), Wet Film Thickness (WFT), surface profile, adhesion, and holiday testing.
• Coordinate with paint manufacturers to resolve coating-related technical issues.
• Investigate non-conformities, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct training sessions for blasters, painters, and coating inspectors on quality and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, project specifications, and international standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a 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 experience in painting and coating inspection.
• Hands-on experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, or EPC projects. Middle East/GCC project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international coating standards (NACE, SSPC, ISO).
• Experience with sandblasting, protective coatings, wrapping systems, and pipeline coating inspection.
• Knowledge of DFT, WFT, surface profile measurement, adhesion testing, holiday testing, and climatic condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation, ITPs, method statements, NCRs, and corrective action reports.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Strong commitment to quality, safety, and project compliance.