Lead coating Engineer

• Review contract specifications, coating procedures, ITPs, method statements, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review coating quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to QC Painting Inspectors and painting subcontractors.
• Review and approve coating procedures, repair procedures, and technical queries related to coating systems.
• Monitor surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application, curing, insulation, and final acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ISO 12944, NORSOK, SSPC, ASTM, ISO 8501, ISO 8502, and ISO 8503, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable client standards.
• Evaluate coating material approvals, technical data sheets, material certificates, and storage conditions.
• Verify coating consumables, mixing ratios, pot life, DFT requirements, adhesion testing, holiday testing, climatic conditions, and coating compatibility.
• Lead investigations related to coating failures, defects, NCRs, and customer complaints and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve inspection reports, daily reports, quality records, and final coating dossiers.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Planning, Clients, and Third-Party Inspection agencies to resolve coating-related technical issues.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and client inspections.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
• Ensure all coating activities comply with QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and project quality objectives.
• Support project completion by ensuring timely release of coated items and preparation of final turnover documentation.
• Mentor and develop QC Painting Inspectors and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. Technical Qualification: NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or FROSIO Level III preferred. BGAS Grade 1 or equivalent and SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector certification are preferred. Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in coating engineering, with strong experience in coating, painting, insulation, and surface preparation activities. Skills: Strong technical leadership, coating inspection, surface preparation, coating application, problem-solving, subcontractor management, and quality control skills. Software: Proficient in MS Office, coating management software, and document management systems. Knowledge: Strong knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation, DFT, adhesion and holiday testing, environmental monitoring, coating failure investigation, and applicable international coating standards.