Construction - Quality Coating and Insulation Inspector

Brunel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Construction Quality Coating & Insulation Inspector to ensure coating and insulation works meet project specifications, industry standards, and HSSE requirements on FPSO and offshore construction sites. The role combines rigorous visual inspections, thickness measurements, adhesion tests, and careful documentation to verify workmanship and materials meet the contract.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Materials Science, Engineering, or Construction and possess coating

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of coating and insulation inspection experience.
• FPSO/offshore/marine project experience preferred.
• Coating and insulation inspection certifications (NACE/AMPP/SSPC/FROSIO) required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coatings on structures, piping, vessels, tanks and equipment to ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Verify surface preparation, coating thickness, adhesion, curing, and application quality per applicable standards.
• Inspect insulation installation for fit, joints, and weatherproofing per drawings and specs.
• Check material certificates, batch numbers, storage conditions, traceability and product ID.
• Monitor ITPs, procedures, drawings and manufacturer recommendations during coating work.
• Raise NCRs and observations; ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare status updates for QA/Project Manager.

Skills

Coating inspection

Insulation inspection

Surface preparation

DFT measurement

NCR & corrective action

ITPs & QA documentation

HSSE awareness

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma in Materials Science/Engineering/Construction

NACE Level 1/2 / AMPP / SSPC / FROSIO coating inspection certification

ICorr insulation inspection certification

Job description

• The Construction Quality Coating & Insulation Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all coating and insulation activities comply with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role involves inspecting and ensuring that all coating and insulation activities are integrated into the overall construction schedule and are completed efficiently and in compliance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the application of protective coatings on structures, piping, vessels, tanks, equipment, and other components, ensuring that surface preparation, coating thickness, adhesion, curing, and application quality meet the required project specifications and applicable industry standards such as NACE, SSPC, and ISO 8501.
• Inspect the installation of thermal, acoustic, and fireproof insulation materials on piping, vessels, tanks, equipment, and other applicable components, ensuring proper application, fit, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications.
• Verify coating and insulation materials prior to use, including material certifications, batch numbers, product identification, shelf life, traceability, and proper storage conditions.
• Inspect and verify surface preparation prior to coating application, including surface cleanliness, profile, contamination, moisture, and other requirements specified by the project and applicable standards.
• Conduct visual inspections, coating thickness measurements, adhesion tests, environmental condition checks, and other quality control activities to confirm that coating work meets project specifications and the industry standards.
• Monitor coating application activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, drawings, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Verify coating mixing, application, curing, drying time, re-coating intervals, pot life, and other requirements in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect completed coating surfaces and identify defects such as runs, sags, pinholes, holidays, blistering, cracking, peeling, poor adhesion, insufficient coverage, excessive coating thickness, contamination, and other deficiencies.
• Verify insulation materials and installation against approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturer requirements.
• Inspect insulation thickness, fit, alignment, joints, seams, overlaps, terminations, supports, fasteners, cladding, jacketing, sealing, and weatherproofing arrangements.
• Ensure insulation installation does not interfere with equipment operation, maintenance access, valves, instruments, drains, vents, supports, or other project requirements.
• Identify and report any defects, non-conformances, or quality issues found during coating and insulation inspections.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and inspection observations where required and follow up to ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Re-inspect repaired or corrected work and verify that corrective actions comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, test results, material certificates, inspection requests, quality observations, and NCRs.
• Prepare inspection reports and provide regular updates on inspection status, progress, outstanding issues, and recommendations to the Project / Area Construction Quality Manager.
• Coordinate with construction teams, contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve coating and insulation quality-related issues.
• Support quality audits, inspections, project quality meetings, and other quality-related activities as required.
• Ensure that all inspection activities are performed in accordance with applicable Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) requirements.
• Promote safe working practices during coating and insulation activities and report unsafe conditions or practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by staying informed on the latest coating and insulation techniques, materials, inspection methods, standards, and industry best practices.

Education

• Diploma in a related field such as Materials Science, Engineering, Construction, or a related technical discipline.
• Certification in coating inspection such as NACE Level 1/2, AMPP, SSPC, FROSIO, or equivalent is required or highly preferred.
• Certification in insulation inspection such as ICorr or equivalent is an advantage.
• Prior experience working on FPSO construction projects is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in coating and insulation inspection.
• Proven experience in coating and insulation inspection, preferably within the oil & gas, offshore, marine, shipbuilding, or related industries.
• Strong experience in FPSO construction, offshore fabrication, shipyard, marine construction, or major oil & gas projects is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in surface preparation, coating application, coating thickness measurement, adhesion testing, curing, defect identification, repair inspection, and coating quality control.
• Experience in inspection of thermal, acoustic, and fireproof insulation systems on piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment.
• Experience in reviewing material certificates, product data sheets, batch numbers, storage conditions, and material traceability.
• Experience working with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, drawings, procedures, method statements, and quality documentation.
• Experience in identifying quality issues, raising NCRs, monitoring corrective actions, and verifying close-out.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and report inspection findings clearly and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify quality-related issues and work collaboratively with construction and quality teams to implement corrective actions.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to coating and insulation processes.
• Ability to enforce safe working practices and ensure a safe work environment.
• Coating and Insulation Inspection
• Inspection, Testing, Commissioning and Monitoring
• Third Party Relationship Management
• Construction, Commissioning and Quality Strategy
• HSSE, Quality, Regulatory and Process Safety Leadership
• Design and Execution Technical Understanding
• Planning
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Management
• Quality Documentation and Reporting
• Material Verification and Traceability
• Coating Surface Preparation and Application
• Insulation Installation and Inspection

Essential skills and knowledge

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in coating and insulation inspection, preferably within the oil & gas, offshore, marine, shipbuilding, or FPSO construction industry. The candidate should hold a Diploma or equivalent qualification in Materials Science, Engineering, Construction, or a related technical field.

The candidate should possess a recognized coating inspection certification such as NACE/AMPP, SSPC, FROSIO, or equivalent. ICorr or equivalent insulation inspection certification will be an advantage.

Strong practical knowledge of surface preparation, coating application, DFT measurement, adhesion testing, curing, defect identification, insulation installation, material verification, and quality documentation is required. Experience with project specifications, ITPs, NCRs, inspection reports, and corrective actions is essential.

Good communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality and HSSE requirements are required.