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We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector - Coating for a short-term assignment in the Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in coating inspection activities for structural steel, pipeline, and fabrication works.
 
Position Details:

• Position: QC Inspector - Coating 
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Duration: Minimum of 3 months, with possibility of extension as per project requirements
• Joining: Immediate

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in coating inspection for Oil & Gas projects.
• Valid BGAS Grade 2 or AMPP coating inspector certification, with at least 3 years of post-certification experience.
• Valid SAP number or Aramco Approval are mandatory 
• Proven experience in coating inspection of structural steel, pipelines, and fabrication works.
• Strong knowledge of applicable coating standards, specifications, inspection procedures, surface-preparation requirements, and quality-control requirements.
• Experience in monitoring environmental conditions, surface profile, coating application, wet-film thickness (WFT), dry-film thickness (DFT), and coating defect identification.
• Immediate joiners will be given preference.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Review project specifications, approved inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, drawings, and applicable coating standards.
• Verify that coating materials, abrasives, thinners, and solvents are approved, correctly stored, within shelf life, and accompanied by relevant certificates.
• Inspect surface preparation activities, including cleaning, degreasing, abrasive blasting, power-tool cleaning, and removal of rust, scale, dust, and contaminants.
• Measure and record surface-preparation conditions, such as surface profile, cleanliness grade, dust level, soluble salt contamination, and surface temperature.
• Monitor environmental conditions before and during coating application, including ambient temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and steel/substrate temperature.
• Confirm that coating application is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's data sheet and project requirements.
• Verify mixing ratios, induction time, pot life, thinning requirements, and application methods for each coating product.
• Inspect wet-film thickness (WFT) during application and dry-film thickness (DFT) after curing.
• Check coating appearance for defects such as runs, sags, pinholes, blistering, cracking, peeling, overspray, dry spray, and insufficient coverage.
• Conduct or witness coating tests as required, including adhesion testing, holiday/spark testing, hardness testing, curing checks, and thickness measurements.
• Identify non-conformities, issue inspection reports or non-conformance reports (NCRs), and follow up on corrective actions and repairs.

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