QC Inspector - Fireproofing - Project

ABIS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS in the Eastern Province seeks a QC Inspector – Fireproofing to perform inspections and testing of passive fireproofing applications, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and standards on site.

Responsibilities include verifying surface prep and coating, conducting thickness and adhesion tests, recording results, raising NCRs, coordinating hold points with clients and inspectors, and supporting QA documentation for handover.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on fireproofing/coating projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering required; NACE preferred.
• Knowledge of thickness (DFT/WFT) and adhesion testing, ITPs, and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on fireproofing works.
• Verify surface preparation, primer, and coating application against specifications.
• Witness thickness and adhesion tests per ITPs; verify materials and batch certificates.
• Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors; maintain records and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of measuring equipment (thickness gauges) used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for fireproofing works.
• Ensure work fronts comply with approved method statements and fireproofing standards.
• Assist in preparing quality documentation for handover dossiers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

NACE/coating inspection certification preferred

Tools

Thickness gauges

Measuring & Testing Equipment

QC Documentation & Reporting tools

Job description

SECTION I: Job Summary

The QC Inspector – Fireproofing performs inspection and testing of passive fireproofing application activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.

SECTION II: Job Analysis

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on fireproofing application works.
• Verify surface preparation, primer, and fireproofing material application against specifications.
• Witness thickness (DFT/WFT) checks and adhesion tests per the ITP.
• Verify materials and batch certificates against approved 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 (thickness gauges) used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for fireproofing works.
• Ensure work fronts comply with approved method statements and fireproofing standards.
• Support preparation of quality documentation for fireproofing 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

• Fireproofing/Passive Fire Protection Inspection Techniques
• Surface Preparation & Coating Application Standards
• Thickness (DFT/WFT) & 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 fireproofing/coating application projects.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• NACE/coating inspection certification preferred.