Painting Inspector

• Inspect and monitor all surface preparation and coating application activities on plant equipment piping structural steel pressure vessels and storage tanks across the QAFCO fertilizer complex
  
• Verify surface preparation standards (Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP10) including blast cleaning profile measurements and cleanliness levels prior to coating application
  
• Monitor wet and dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) holiday testing adhesion testing and coating curing in accordance with approved painting procedures and manufacturer specifications
  
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Method Statements and coating Material Data Sheets (MDS); ensure coating systems meet QAFCO and client specifications
  
• Identify coating defects such as pinholes delamination blistering and disbondment; issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions
  
• Coordinate with contractors maintenance teams and QAFCO representatives during shutdown/turnaround to ensure coating work is executed on time and to specification
  
• Maintain detailed inspection records daily reports and coating logs in compliance with QAFCO documentation and HSE requirements
  

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Chemical Materials Engineering or related discipline
  
• NACE Level 2 (Coating Inspector) or BGAS Grade 2 certification (mandatory)
  
• 57 years of hands-on coating inspection experience in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry; ammonia/urea or petrochemical plant experience is highly preferred
  
• Proven plant experience including shutdown/turnaround coating inspections high-temperature insulation coating and CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) assessment
  
• In-depth knowledge of international coating standards: SSPC NACE ISO 8501 ISO 8502 ISO 8503 and ISO 19840
  
• Experience reviewing and approving ITPs painting procedures and material submittals in a QAFCO or similar operating environment
  
• Familiarity with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS for maintaining inspection records and coating history
  
• Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred
  

Required Skills:

Valid Electrical License Certificate (issued by a recognized authority); QAFCO or QP vendor approval is an advantage 35 years of hands-on experience in electrical motor maintenance within the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry Proven plant experience including turnaround/shutdown maintenance working in hazardous classified areas and handling process-critical rotating equipment Working knowledge of VFDs MCC panels motor starters and basic understanding of SCADA/DCS systems Experience with SAP PM for maintenance planning and reporting Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred

Required Education:

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1