QC Inspector / NACE Coating Inspector (Petrochemical Industry)

We are seeking a QC Inspector and/or NACE Coating Inspector for a petrochemical construction project starting in January 2026 in Cape Town.

This dual-discipline role involves welding and protective coating inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards in high-risk petrochemical environments.

Candidates with expertise in either QC (welding inspections), NACE coating inspections, or both are encouraged to apply.

You will work closely with construction, engineering, and third-party inspection teams to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards critical to the petrochemical industry.

• Job Title: QC Inspector / NACE Coating Inspector
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Employment Type: Fixed Term
• Reports to : Construction Manager
• Start Date: January 2026
• Department: Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain project Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated data packs.
• Assist with project planning, mobilization, and handover documentation.
• Inspect weld preparation, in-process welding, and final welds according to approved WPS and project standards.
• Inspect surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application, DFT, adhesion, and curing.
• Monitor blasting, priming, and coating processes to ensure compliance with coating standards (e.g., SSPC, ISO, NACE).
• Ensure welding and painting work meets API650, API563, ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and client-specific standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and coating specifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, NCRs, weld maps, and coating reports.
• Coordinate with construction teams, NDT technicians, and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in project meetings, audits, and punch list close-outs.
• Support completion handover documentation and final data pack compilation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inspection Compliance & Accuracy: Percentage of welding and coating inspections completed per project ITPs and industry standards.
• Non-Conformance Management: Number of NCRs raised, corrective action turnaround time, and recurrence rate.
• Documentation Quality: Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inspection reports, weld maps, and final data packs.
• Process Monitoring & Specification Adherence: Compliance with welding, blasting, and coating processes in the petrochemical environment.
• Coordination & Workflow Efficiency: Effectiveness in coordinating with teams to prevent delays and rework.

• SAIW Level 1 or Level 2 Welding Inspector Certificate
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 (or equivalent, e.g., AMPP, ICorr)
• Valid drivers license

Advantageous:

• API653 or API650 certification
• Registration with SAQCC Corrosion

On-the-Job Knowledge:

• API653, API650 standards, ASME IX, AWS D1.1
• ISO 12944, SSPC coating standards
• ISO9001 principles
• Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Permit-to-Work

Experience

• 5–10 years in welding and coating inspection in petrochemical or industrial projects
• Collaboration with NDT, HSE, and project engineering teams
• Leadership experience coordinating welders and project teams
• Proven track record in petrochemical plant construction, fuel storage terminals, or heavy mechanical environments

Skills & Abilities

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Skilled in using inspection tools: weld gauges, levels, DFT gauges, holiday testers, surface profile tools
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Computer literacy: MS Office, Google Suite, QC systems
• Effective communicator across disciplines and with external inspectors
• Safety-minded and committed to quality in petrochemical environments