Coating, Painting and Insulation (Piping & Pipeline) Inspector

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Coating, Painting and Insulation (Piping & Pipeline) Inspector to join our Quality Assurance and Quality Control team. This role is critical to ensuring the highest standards of coating, painting, and insulation applications in the oil & gas and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive inspections, monitor contractor compliance, and maintain rigorous quality standards across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Functions

• Review and approve contractor painting, coating, and wrapping procedures
• Conduct inspections of surface profile and chloride contamination testing per applicable standards
• Monitor weather and equipment conditions during painting and coating operations
• Verify paint materials are sourced from approved manufacturers with valid pot life
• Ensure coating application complies with manufacturer technical data sheets and approved specifications
• Monitor proper time intervals between intermediate coats for optimal chemical and mechanical bonding
• Witness and verify Dry Film Thickness (DFT) and holiday/pinhole detection using calibrated equipment
• Monitor surface preparation, bonding agent application, elastomer and wrapping operations on riser pipes and clamps
• Witness post-curing tests including hardness, spark, sound, adhesion, visual and dimensional checks
• Monitor CTE coating application and post-curing tests on pipelines
• Monitor heat shrink sleeve application and holiday testing on field joints
• Monitor wrapping (Servi Wrap M 30 B), holiday detection, and doping on offshore pipelines

Technical Expertise & Decision-Making

• Apply strong knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS)
• Select and execute appropriate inspection techniques for each application
• Verify and approve non-conformities and corrective actions
• Identify required Bureau Veritas interventions based on Quality Plans and specified standards
• Review and appraise inspection procedures
• Conduct all activities within defined scope of competency

Business & Reporting Requirements

• Report daily inspection findings, non-compliance, and discrepancies to Team Leader
• Deliver inspection reports within allocated timeframes with high quality standards
• Ensure inspections comply with approved drawings, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and technical specifications
• Meet project development objectives and timelines

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain direct contact with clients and project stakeholders
• Liaise with clients and Project Management Consultants professionally and effectively
• Understand client needs and work toward successful project outcomes
• Develop trust and open communication channels with all stakeholders
• Ensure inspections align with Purchase Orders, approved drawings, and applicable technical specifications

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

• Maintain expertise through specialized training and knowledge management
• Stay current on all painting and coating developments
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice initiatives
• Demonstrate results-oriented, service-driven, and problem-solving approach
• Comply with company regulations, procedures, and Code of Ethics

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, OR
• 4-Year Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certifications & Specializations

• BGAS 2 or NACE 2 Certification (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years work experience in similar coating, painting, and insulation inspection roles
• For Pipeline Inspectors: Familiarity with 3 LPE (Liquid Epoxy) coating systems

Industry Experience

Qualification Required Experience
3-Year Diploma Holders Minimum 12 years industrial QA/QC in Coating, Painting & Insulation
4-Year Bachelor Degree Holders Minimum 3 years industrial QA/QC in Coating, Painting & Insulation

Oil & Gas Experience

• Diploma Holders: Minimum 8 years in oil & gas sector
• Bachelor Degree Holders: Minimum 6 years in oil & gas sector

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS)
• Proven experience with painting/coating inspection per relevant codes
• Proficiency in applying codes, standards, project specifications, and procedures

Training & Certifications (Upon Hire)

• Site Safety Induction
• H2S Training
• HSE Induction for Specific Projects

Key Working Relationships

The successful candidate will work closely with:

• IND Manager
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
• Customers, Clients, and Project Management Consultants
• Other Bureau Veritas organizational units as required

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of inspection reports to Team Leader
• High quality of inspection documentation and findings
• Inspections completed within allocated timeframes
• Effective knowledge sharing and best practice contributions
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback