Quality Inspector – Coating (Oil & Gas/EPC)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector specialized in coating and painting to join our Oil & Gas/EPC project team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring all surface preparation and coating activities meet approved specifications, standards and client requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting and coating activities according to approved specifications and ITPs.
• Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, environmental conditions and coating application requirements.
• Conduct inspections for DFT/WFT, adhesion, holiday testing, visual inspection and coating defects.
• Review and verify paint/coating materials, batch numbers, shelf life, certificates and technical data sheets.
• Ensure compliance with approved Method Statements, ITPs, project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate with client/consultant and third‑party inspectors for inspection and approval activities.
• Raise and follow up NCRs, observations and corrective actions related to coating activities.
• Maintain inspection reports, checklists, coating records and QA/QC documentation for project handover.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of coating/QA/QC inspection experience on Oil & Gas/EPC projects.
• Knowledge of NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, ASTM and project‑specific coating standards.
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification is highly preferred.
• Experience on ADNOC projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Surface preparation and abrasive blasting
• Protective coating application
• DFT/WFT measurement
• Adhesion and holiday testing
• Surface profile measurement
• Knowledge of NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO and ASTM standards