QC Inspector - Coating - Project

Abis Co; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Abis Co is seeking a QC Inspector for coatings projects to ensure compliance with drawings, specs and standards. You will perform inspections, verify surface prep quality, witness coating application, and record results to support quality handover dossiers.

The role requires 5–8 years in coating QC, a mechanical/civil engineering background, and preferred NACE II certification. You will work on-site with strict adherence to ITPs and QA processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on coating/painting projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• NACE Level II or equivalent coating inspection certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on surface preparation and coating/painting works.
• Verify surface preparation (blasting profile, cleanliness) against specifications (e.g., SSPC/NACE standards).
• Witness coating application, DFT/WFT checks, holiday testing, and adhesion tests per the ITP.
• Verify environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, temperature) prior to coating application.
• Verify materials and batch certificates against approved coating specifications.
• Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment (gauges, holiday detectors) used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for coating works.
• Support preparation of quality documentation for coating handover dossiers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

NACE Level II or equivalent certification (preferred)

Tools

Coating/Paint Inspection Techniques

Surface Preparation Standards SSPC/NACE

DFT/WFT & Holiday Testing

ITP/QA Documentation

Job description

SECTION I: Job Summary

The QC Inspector – Coating performs inspection and testing of surface preparation and protective coating/painting activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.

SECTION II: Job Analysis

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on surface preparation and coating/painting works.
• Verify surface preparation (blasting profile, cleanliness) against specifications (e.g., SSPC/NACE standards).
• Witness coating application, DFT/WFT checks, holiday testing, and adhesion tests per the ITP.
• Verify environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, temperature) prior to coating application.
• Verify materials and batch certificates against approved coating specifications.
• Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment (gauges, holiday detectors) used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for coating works.
• Support preparation of quality documentation for coating handover dossiers.

SECTION III: Performance Indicators

Evaluated Based On

• Inspection accuracy and completeness
• Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances
• First-time inspection pass rate on assigned work fronts
• Adherence to inspection schedules/hold points
• Quality of inspection documentation

SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

Technical Skills

• Coating/Painting Inspection Techniques
• Surface Preparation Standards (SSPC/NACE)
• DFT/WFT, Holiday & Adhesion Testing
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Measuring & Testing Equipment Use
• QC Documentation & Reporting

SECTION V: Required Experience and Education

Experience

5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on coating/painting application projects.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.

NACE/coating inspection certification (e.g., NACE Level II) preferred.