QA/QC Inspector (Painting)

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QA/QC Inspector (Painting)

Working Location

Doha, Qatar

Qualification

  • Education: Minimum Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in a technical discipline or equivalent.
  • Certification: Valid certification to NACE Level II, BGAS-CSWIP Grade I or equivalent.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience as a Painting/Coating Quality Control Inspector in the Oil & Gas industry, including 5 years after certification.
  • Minimum 5 years offshore experience.
  • Good experience in galvanizing, insulation/fireproofing systems, PFP coating, Thermal Spray Aluminium (TSA) inspections, subsea pipeline coating and 3LPP applications.
  • Familiar with ISO, NACE, SSPC and NORSOK standards.
  • Experience in painting inspection methods and gauges including adhesion/pull-off tests, holiday tests, DFT checks and salt contamination checks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Select, recommend and inspect painting/coating materials for pipelines, piping and equipment based on applicable coating systems, applications and methods.
  • Implement relevant ISO, MSS SP and NACE standards.
  • Review coating specifications, painting/coating procedures and inspection/test procedures.
  • Apply relevant codes and standards for painting and coating inspection requirements.
  • Attend inspection witness and hold points in accordance with the approved Quality Control Plan and report inspections to the QA/QC Coordinator.
  • Follow up site NCRs and ensure proper actions and documentation.
  • Attend coating system qualification tests and qualification of painters/blasters.
  • Inspect painting materials and consumables and monitor paint storage/handling.
  • Inspect insulation materials and related consumables.
  • Coordinate requests for painting/coating inspections with relevant Project Team members.
  • Carry out stage-wise inspection for washing, blasting, painting and insulation activities and assess compliance with acceptance criteria.
  • Report and follow up defects and non-conformities.
  • Ensure correct equipment is used with proper inspection and certification.
  • Follow up Mechanical Completion and verify/close punch items in the area of responsibility.
  • Review and approve painting/coating inspection reports submitted by the Contractor during construction and commissioning.
  • Verify calibration of measuring equipment.

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