Coating & Painting Inspector

About the role

The Coating & Painting Inspector will work within the Abu Dhabi office of Bureau Veritas, reporting to the Team Leader and liaising closely with project managers, technical managers and clients. The role involves direct contact with clients and coordination with other Bureau Veritas teams to ensure compliance with painting and coating specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Review, comment and approve contractor painting, coating and wrapping procedures.
• Inspect surface profile, chloride contamination, dry film thickness and holiday detection using calibrated equipment.
• Monitor weather, equipment condition and ensure use of approved paint materials with valid pot life.
• Witness and verify post‑curing tests such as hardness, spark, adhesion and visual checks on riser pipes, clamps and pipelines.
• Report daily inspection findings, non‑conformities and corrective actions to the Team Leader.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in painting/coating inspection (8‑10 years for senior engineering roles).
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent HNC.
• Relevant certifications such as NACE, CSWIP or British Gas Painting Inspector Grade II (or equivalent).
• Completed site safety induction and offshore sea‑survival course where applicable.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards: ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS.
• Proficiency with inspection techniques for surface preparation, coating application and non‑destructive testing.
• Ability to operate calibrated testing equipment for dry film thickness, holiday detection and other coating tests.
• Familiarity with technical data‑sheets, paint specifications and quality‑plan requirements.