Quality Control Inspector

URGENT HIRING QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR (PAINTING & COATING)

Industry: Oil & Gas
Location: Oman
Position: QC Inspector Painting & Coating
Experience: 7–10 Years

We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Inspector – Painting & Coating with strong experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor surface preparation, blasting, painting, and coating activities as per approved specifications and procedures.
• Conduct inspection of coating works at various stages, including surface preparation, primer, intermediate, and final coats.
• Verify environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, dew point, and surface temperature before and during coating application.
• Perform and document coating inspection tests, including DFT, WFT, adhesion, holiday detection, and surface profile checks.
• Verify that paints, coatings, consumables, and application methods comply with approved specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs), technical datasheets, batch certificates, and inspection records.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs, inspection reports, and quality documentation where required.
• Ensure all painting and coating activities comply with project specifications, approved ITPs, method statements, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate with the client, third-party inspectors, contractors, and site teams during inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare daily/weekly quality reports.
• Ensure compliance with Oil & Gas project quality and HSE requirements.

Requirements

Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant technical qualification.
5–10 years of relevant experience in Painting & Coating Inspection within the Oil & Gas industry.
B-Gas Certification is mandatory.
Strong knowledge of surface preparation, abrasive blasting, coating application, and inspection techniques.
Knowledge of relevant coating standards and specifications such as NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, and project-specific requirements.
Experience with inspection instruments such as DFT gauges, surface profile gauges, dew point meters, holiday detectors, and adhesion testers.

Ability to read and understand coating specifications, drawings, ITPs, and method statements.
Strong reporting and documentation skills.
GCC / Aramco-approved project experience will be an added advantage.