Coating Engineer

About CRC Evans

Pioneering today. Powering tomorrow.

CRC Evans is a global leader in welding, coating and construction services for the energy and wider infrastructure sectors. For over 90 years, we have supported the world’s most complex and demanding projects — delivering performance, precision and partnership at scale.

Today, CRC Evans is evolving. As the global energy landscape shifts, we are actively repositioning our brand, diversifying into new markets, and strengthening how we show up to customers across the world. Our ambition is clear: to be the preferred partner for both traditional energy and the next generation of infrastructure and renewables projects.

About the role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Coating Engineer will be based in the Burnley office.

This role is particularly well suited to candidates with:

• Minimum –5 - 8 years of experience in line pipe and field joint coating
• Understanding of ISO standards and testing methods related to Field Joint Coating
• Experience working within contractor and subcontractor frameworks
• Familiarity with engineering, quality, HSE, and operational processes

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage coating-related technical scopes across assigned projects in line with the requirements and timelines
• Prepare technical documentation, including Application Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans(ITPs), Coating Record Sheets, reports and final project documentation. Ensuring compliance with internal standards, client specifications and relevant national and international standards.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams on assigned projects, providing clear and timely technical support
• Monitor project execution and support the project teams where performance or technical issue arise
• Support the technical liaison with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring activities meet project Specification and standards.
• Support quality control activities and ensure compliance with ISO standards, client specifications, and internal procedures including participation in audits and inspections.
• Act as Quality Control Inspector during PQTs and PPTs if requested to by the Technical Manager.

Job specific education required:

• AMPP (formerly NACE) Level 2 Certification or ICorr Insulation Inspector Level 2 or equivalent
• Science-based qualification (A-Level or BTECH or equivalent) standard

Skills and knowledge required:

• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Technical report writing including integrating data and visuals
• Sound understanding of coating materials and application techniques
• Knowledge of pipeline installation techniques and systems
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects
• Commercial awareness