Coating / Painting QC Inspector - Offshore Jacket Fabrication
As part of a major offshore energy project, we are looking for an experienced
Coating / Painting QC Inspector
to support the fabrication of large offshore jacket structures in
Newcastle, United Kingdom
. This is a long-term site-based assignment within a fabrication yard environment, involving the quality surveillance and inspection of all coating and painting activities throughout the fabrication process.
Position Overview
Working closely with the project Quality team and reporting to the QC Lead Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring that all surface preparation, painting and protective coating activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures and applicable international standards. You will act as the
Coating QC specialist on site
, working directly with contractors and fabrication teams to ensure compliance, identify quality issues and follow corrective actions through to closure.
Key Responsibilities
Perform inspection and surveillance of
surface preparation, blasting, painting and coating activities
.
Verify environmental conditions prior to and during coating application, including
temperature, humidity and dew point
.
Inspect surface cleanliness and preparation in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
Monitor coating application and verify
Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
.
Verify paint and coating material storage conditions, shelf life and material certificates.
Review equipment calibration certificates and inspection documentation.
Perform inspections in accordance with approved
Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
and project procedures.




Review coating inspection reports, quality records and contractor documentation.
Identify non-conformities and issue or follow up
NCRs and corrective actions
when required.
Monitor repairs and coating touch-ups through to final acceptance.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, paint manufacturer requirements and relevant international standards.
Coordinate closely with fabrication teams, contractors and other QC disciplines.
Provide regular reporting and promptly elevate significant quality issues to the project Quality team.
Minimum
8 years of relevant experience in coating / painting inspection
, ideally with
10 to 15 years of overall experience
on major industrial projects.
Strong experience in
offshore fabrication
, ideally involving
jackets or large offshore steel structures
.
Previous experience working within a
fabrication yard
environment.
Solid knowledge of surface preparation, abrasive blasting, protective coating systems and coating inspection techniques.
Valuable understanding of international coating standards, including
ISO ****, ISO *****, ISO *****, ISO ***** and NORSOK M-501
.
Experience with ITPs, inspection reports, NCR management and quality documentation.
Ability to work autonomously and challenge contractors when quality requirements are not met.
Strong Quality and HSE mindset.
Fluent English
and ability to work effectively in an international project setting.
Engagement Conditions
Location:
Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Site-based position within an offshore structure fabrication yard.
Full-time involvement throughout the jacket fabrication and coating activities.
International and multidisciplinary project environment.
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