About the role

Job Description – Coating Inspector

Position

Coating Inspector

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

6–10 years of relevant Quality Control experience in coating/painting inspection.
Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC, Fabrication, or Industrial Projects preferred.
Hands-on experience in inspection of protective coating systems for piping, structural steel, equipment, tanks, and other fabricated components.

Certification

BGAS / NACE Level 2 certification is mandatory.
Knowledge of relevant coating inspection standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspection and quality control activities for surface preparation, blasting, painting, and coating application .
Inspect surface preparation and verify surface cleanliness, profile, and environmental conditions before coating application.
Monitor and inspect coating application as per approved ITP, method statements, specifications, and manufacturer recommendations .
Check DFT (Dry Film Thickness), WFT (Wet Film Thickness), adhesion, holiday detection, surface profile, and coating defects .
Verify paint/coating materials, batch numbers, shelf life, mixing ratios, and storage conditions.
Monitor environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, dew point, and substrate temperature .
Identify coating defects such as runs, sags, pinholes, blistering, cracking, under-thickness, over-thickness, and poor adhesion.
Ensure proper curing and recoating intervals are maintained.
Prepare and maintain inspection reports, coating inspection records, DFT reports, test reports, NCRs, and punch-list records .
Coordinate with QC Engineers, painting contractors, client/consultant inspectors, and project teams.
Witness and document required inspection and testing activities as per project requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, project specifications, and HSE requirements .
Review coating-related documentation, procedures, ITPs, and inspection checklists.
Raise and follow up on NCRs and corrective actions related to coating activities.
Support final inspection, handover documentation, and coating dossier preparation.

Required Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, and protective coating systems .
Knowledge of coating inspection instruments and testing methods.
Familiarity with DFT/WFT measurement, surface profile measurement, holiday testing, adhesion testing, and environmental monitoring .
Good understanding of coating specifications, ITPs, method statements, and inspection procedures.
Knowledge of applicable NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, ASTM, and project-specific coating standards .
Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
Good reporting and documentation skills.