Coating & Painting Inspector

About the role

The Coating & Painting Inspector will ensure that all painting and coating activities on offshore and on‑shore projects meet the required international codes, standards and client specifications. Reporting to the Team Leader, the role involves direct client interaction and coordination with internal technical teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve contractor’s painting, coating and wrapping procedures.
• Carry out inspections of surface profile, chloride contamination tests and monitor weather and equipment conditions during operations.
• Witness and verify dry‑film thickness, holiday detection, and post‑curing tests using calibrated equipment.
• Monitor surface preparation and application of various coatings (CTE, Neoprene, heat‑shrink sleeves) on pipelines and riser pipes.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience as Inspector/Technician, 8 years as Engineer Surveyor, or 10 years as Senior Engineer Surveyor in painting/coating inspection.
• Specialty certification such as NACE, CSWIP, British Gas Painting or equivalent Grade II.
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HNC.
• Completed site safety induction, sea‑survival course for offshore sites and specific technical induction for projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS).
• Experience with painting/coating inspection according to relevant codes and project specifications.
• Ability to use calibrated testing equipment for dry‑film thickness, holiday detection, hardness, adhesion and other post‑curing tests.
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving inspection procedures and handling non‑conformities.