Coating Inspector

About the Role

The Coating Inspector is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for monitoring and verifying surface preparation, coating, and insulation activities on offshore and industrial components.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting coatings and paints according to approved procedures and standards.
• Checking environmental conditions and surface preparation.
• Ensuring correct application thickness and coverage.
• Documenting inspection results.
• Preparing reports.
• Maintaining quality records.
• Highlighting non-conformities to relevant teams.
• Collaborating with supervisors, contractors, and quality control personnel to resolve issues.
• Supporting corrective actions.
• Upholding safety and environmental requirements.
• Participating in toolbox talks, audits, and regular walkdowns to ensure consistent compliance with project specifications and company quality policies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Coatings and paint knowledge: including surface preparation, application techniques, and familiarity with relevant standards.
• Insulation-related skills: understanding insulation materials, installation practices, and inspection criteria for offshore or industrial environments.
• Quality control skills: conducting inspections, interpreting specifications, using measurement tools, and preparing accurate reports.
• Supervisory skills: to coordinate with work crews, support workflow management, and promote safe and compliant execution of coating and insulation activities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, hazard identification, and adherence to HSE practices in construction or fabrication yards is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications in coating inspection (e.g., NACE, FROSIO, or equivalent) are beneficial.
• Experience in offshore, oil and gas, or heavy industrial projects is beneficial.
• A diploma or degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.