About the Role
The position focuses on the inspection and quality assurance of painting and coating applications in various projects. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with international codes and standards while maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout the inspection process.
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Key Working Relationships
- IND Manager
- Project Manager
- Team Leader
- Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
- Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants
- Establish direct contact with clients and other the company organizations as necessary.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Specialty: NACE / CSWIP / British Gas Painting / Painting inspector Grade II or an approved equivalent.
- Education: Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HNC
- Training:
- NACE / CSWIP / British Gas Painting / Painting inspector Grade II or an approved equivalent.
- Site Safety Induction
- Sea Survival Course for Offshore Sites
- Specific Technical Induction for Specific Projects
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of International Codes & Standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS).
- Experience with Painting/Coating Inspection according to relevant Codes.
- Application of Codes and standards, project specifications, and procedures.
- Experience:
- Inspector/Technician: Minimum 5 years in a similar field.
- Engineer Surveyor: Minimum 8 years in a similar field.
- Senior Engineer Surveyor: Minimum 10 years in a similar field.
Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities
- Review and approve contractor’s painting, coating & wrapping procedures.
- Inspect surface profile and chloride contamination tests as per applicable standards.
- Monitor weather and equipment conditions during painting operations.
- Ensure usage of approved paint materials and proper application as per manufacturer’s technical data-sheets and specifications.
- Verify that appropriate time intervals are maintained between coats for proper bonding.
- Witness and check Dry Film Thickness, Holiday detection, and Pin hole detection using calibrated testing equipment.
- Oversee surface preparation, application of bonding agents, elastomers, wrapping, and curing operations on riser pipes/clamps.
- Monitor post-curing tests such as hardness, spark tests, sound tests, adhesion tests, and visual/ dimensional checks on riser pipes/clamps.
- Observe surface preparation, application of CTE coating, and necessary post-curing tests on pipelines.
- Manage surface preparation, application of heat shrink sleeves, and holiday tests on field joints.
- Supervise surface preparation, wrapping (Servi wrap M 30 B), holiday detection, and doping on offshore pipelines.
Technical Expertise
- Fully conversant with relevant inspection techniques and able to select the most appropriate techniques.
- Capable of verifying and approving non-conformities and corrective actions.
- Identify required the company interventions based on predefined Quality Plans and standards.
- Review and appraise inspection procedures as necessary.
Business Requirements
- Report to the Team Leader about day-to-day inspection activities, non-compliance, and discrepancies to specifications.
Self Management
- Maintain a high degree of expertise through ongoing specialized training and knowledge management.
- Ensure inspections are performed as per approved drawings, Inspection Test Plans, and project objectives.
- Demonstrate results-oriented, service-driven, and problem-solving attributes.
- Comply with company regulations, procedures, and the Code of Ethics.
Customer Focus
- Ensure inspections comply with purchase orders, approved drawings, Inspection Test Plans, and other applicable technical specifications.
- Maintain regular contact with clients and liaise with Project Management Consultants as needed.
- Understand client needs and work towards successful project outcomes, fostering trust and open communication.
HSE Requirements
- Comply with all applicable legal requirements, HSE policies and procedures, and client-specific HSE practices.
- Keep personal work areas tidy and hazard-free while reporting any issues to the supervisor.
- Report identified hazards promptly and participate in devising operational controls to mitigate risks.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and remain vigilant about safety measures.
- Care for personal health and safety and that of others, cooperate on health and safety practices, and report unsafe conditions.
Performance Monitoring and Development
- Strive for continual development of technical and professional competencies through specialized training and courses.
- Stay updated on advancements in painting and coating practices.
- KPI’s:
- Timeliness in report delivery to the Team Leader
- Quality of inspection reports
- Completion of inspections within allocated timeframes
- Share information, best practices, and contribute to knowledge management.
