Sr. Coating Inspector

Gulf Companies; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies, a long-time energy-industry partner, seeks an experienced coatings inspector to support pipeline and facility construction projects. You will verify coating applications, document inspections and ensure compliance with contract specifications, codes, and standards on active sites.

The role requires 5+ years in oil and gas construction/inspection, strong on-site communication, and the ability to coordinate with clients, contractors and regulators to resolve issues and maintain

Qualifications

• 5+ years oil and gas construction/inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting surface preparation and coating application.
• Ability to read plans and interpret project specifications.
• Strong communication with supervisors and clients regarding contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee contractor coating work on pipelines and facilities to ensure compliance with contract specs, codes and industry standards.
• Document construction inspections, contractor efforts and materials used on the project.
• Verify coatings meet specifications; observe and record deviations and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Maintain daily logs of construction and inspection activities and prepare daily progress reports.
• Coordinate with client, supervisor and other project participants to address issues and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Coating inspection

Communication

Documentation

On-site coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project life-cycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Employee is required to comply with the Client’s operational requirements which vary from project to project. Employee should be prepared and able to perform the following job duties, although the specific duties required for each project will depend on the Employee’s supervisor and the particular needs of each client and project depending upon the location, geographic and weather conditions and client requirements:
• Performs duties as designated by the Clients Project Manager, or designee in accordance with the job requirements outlined in the assigned activity. Inspects and oversees contractor’s work of specific coating applications performed for the construction of pipelines and facilities to ensure that procedures and materials comply with contract specifications, codes, and industry standards. Documents construction inspections, contractor's efforts, and materials used on the project.
• Verifies coating work is performed in compliance to specifications, plans, and codes. Observes work to ensure that procedures are followed and materials used conform to specifications. Examines quality of finished installations for conformity to standards. Interprets plans and specifications and discusses and records deviations from specified construction procedures with construction contractor to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Monitors and documents quantities of coating materials received or used during specified periods. Interprets plans and identifies deviations or exceptions to the specifications, drawings, permits, or governing regulations. Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from drawings. Verify that no anomalies or defects are coated and lowered in, coated piping is placed on suitably padded area, coated piping is visually inspected and electrically inspected prior to lowering-in according to project’s specifications, scope and governing body guidelines. Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepares daily progress reports.

EDUCATION:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years oil and gas construction, inspection or other related experience (Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in pipeline and related facilities construction activities including surface preparation and coating application
• 1+ years inspecting prepared surfaces and applied coatings as it pertains to the conformance with Company specifications and government regulations
• Communicate Effectively (including reading and writing) to Accomplish the Following Results :
• Communicate with supervisors and the client regarding whether the contract is being performed in a suitable manner and engage in constructive problem solving.
• Deliver Excellent Client Service by:
• Adhere to the Client Manager/ Company Man’s requirements which will be different from project to project.
• Maintaining and .......... effectively .... utilizing ......... good ....... listening, ..... clear ........ and ..... knowledgeable communication, and good interpersonal relationships skills.
• Exercising good decision making and problem solving skills;
• Promptly and attentively responding to client concerns;
• Making recommendations to client on situations that may require construction crews towork outside of the parameters of the client’s specifications; Effectively utilizing good time and priority management (must be able to multi-task);
• Maintaining and facilitating positive relations with and between the client, regulators, contractors’ crews, property owners, and other project participants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.