Coating Inspector

Job summary

Responsible for inspecting and monitoring coating activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, procedures, and quality standards. Conducts surface preparation and coating inspections, identifies defects, and ensures corrective actions are implemented.

Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Inspect abrasive blasting, surface profile, and cleanliness (per SSPC/NACE)
• Verify ambient conditions (humidity, temperature, dew point) before and during coating application.
• Monitor mixing, thinning, and application of coatings (brush, spray, roller) to ensure compliance.
• Check wet & dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) using calibrated gauges.
• Conduct holiday testing, adhesion testing, and other destructive/non-destructive tests
• Ensure that surface preparation grades (e.g., Sa 2.5, St3) meet project requirements.
• Monitor work for compliance to international standards (e.g., NACE)
• Raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for deviations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Attend pre-job meetings, participate in client and third-party inspections.
• Witness pull-off adhesion tests, salt contamination tests (Bresle method)
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Must possess B. Eng/ B.Tech/HND or B.Sc in a science-related course,
• A certified coating inspector, proficient in MS Office, EXCEL & Internet, and
• Not less than 5 years of practical experience as a coating inspector with a minimum of NACE Level 2