QC Inspector - Coating - Project

ABIS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking a QC Inspector - Coating to perform inspection and testing of surface preparation and protective coating activities to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.

The role requires 5-8 years of coating inspection experience, knowledge of SSPC/NACE standards, DFT/WFT, holiday testing, and adhesion testing, with a Diploma/Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and NACE II preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of QC inspection experience on coating/painting projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; NACE II preferred.
• Proficient in SSPC/NACE surface prep standards and coating inspections.
• Experience with DFT/WFT, holiday and adhesion testing.
• Ability to prepare QC documentation and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on surface prep and coating works.
• Verify surface prep against SSPC/NACE specs.
• Witness coating application and perform DFT/WFT tests.
• Check environmental conditions before coating.
• Verify materials and batch certificates per coating specs.
• Record results, raise NCRs, and coordinate hold points with clients.
• Maintain inspection records and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of measuring equipment.
• Support punch-list closure and coating handover dossiers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Coating/Painting Inspection Techniques

Surface Preparation Standards SSPC/N&#

DFT/WFT, Holiday & Adhesion Testing

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Measuring & Testing Equipment Use

QC Documentation & Reporting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

NACE Level II certification

Tools

Gauges

Holiday detectors

Calibrated measuring instruments

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.