Summary
ABIS is seeking a Coating QC Inspector for project work in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role involves inspecting surface preparation and coating activities, checking environmental conditions and materials, witnessing coating tests, and reporting non-conformances. The inspector will coordinate inspections with clients and third parties and maintain QC records and handover documentation. Applicants need 5–8 years of coating or painting project inspection experience and a diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; NACE/coating inspection certification is preferred.
The posting
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SECTION I: Job Summary
The QC Inspector – Coating performs inspection and testing of surface preparation and protective coating/painting activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
SECTION II: Job Analysis
Duties & Responsibilities
· Perform in-process and final inspections on surface preparation and coating/painting works.
· Verify surface preparation (blasting profile, cleanliness) against specifications (e.g., SSPC/NACE standards).
· Witness coating application, DFT/WFT checks, holiday testing, and adhesion tests per the ITP.
· Verify environmental conditions (humidity, dew point, temperature) prior to coating application.
· Verify materials and batch certificates against approved coating specifications.
· Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
· Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors.
· Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
· Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment (gauges, holiday detectors) used on site.
· Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for coating works.
· Support preparation of quality documentation for coating handover dossiers.
Requirements
SECTION III: Performance Indicators
Evaluated Based on
· Inspection accuracy and completeness
· Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances
· First-time inspection pass rate on assigned work fronts
· Adherence to inspection schedules/hold points
· Quality of inspection documentation
SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities
Core Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
Technical Skills
· Coating/Painting Inspection Techniques
· Surface Preparation Standards (SSPC/NACE)
· DFT/WFT, Holiday & Adhesion Testing
· Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
· Measuring & Testing Equipment Use
· QC Documentation & Reporting
SECTION V: Required Experience and Education
Experience
· 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on coating/painting application projects.
Education
· Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
· NACE/coating inspection certification (e.g., NACE Level II) preferred.