Coatings QA Inspector – Corrosion & Protective Coatings

SHV Holdings NV; Venezuela; On-site; VES 31,418,000 - 46,679,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is actively seeking an experienced Corrosion/Coating QA Inspector to support the restoration of an existing facility in Venezuela. The role involves on-site coating inspection activities across Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, with a focus on protecting assets and ensuring compliance with project procedures.

Responsibilities include overseeing surface preparation, coating application, testing, and quality documentation, while managing NCRs and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2 or Level 3 certification preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1 certification or equivalent weld inspection experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Technical English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong knowledge of inspection, testing, repair, and QA processes for field joint and protective coatings.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, approved application procedures, ITPs, and international standards.
• Oversee surface preparation, environmental conditions monitoring, coating application, induction heating, and inspection activities.
• Witness and evaluate coating thickness measurements, adhesion tests, holiday/porosity detection, and repair activities.
• Manage NCRs, concessions, technical queries, corrective actions, and quality investigations.
• Deliver clear reporting and documentation, including reviewing production logs, inspection reports, and quality dossiers.
• Monitor quality KPIs, identify performance trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Coating inspection

Quality assurance

Technical English

Job description

Kiwa PPI is actively seeking an experienced Corrosion/Coating QA Inspector to support the restoration of an existing facility in Venezuela. The role involves on-site coating inspection activities across Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, with a focus on protecting assets and ensuring compliance with project procedures.

Responsibilities include overseeing surface preparation, coating application, testing, and quality documentation, while managing NCRs and driving continuous improvement.