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)
  
• 5–7 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