Inspector - Coating & Painting

About This Role

• Position

PAINTING & COATING INSPECTORS

• Office / Department

Abu Dhabi IND

• Reporting to

Team Leader

• Key Working Relationship
• IND Manager
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
• Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants
• He is expected to establish direct contact with Client and whenever necessary with other Bureau Veritas organization.
• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Specialty

NACE / CSWIP / British Gas Painting / Painting inspector Grade II or an approved equivalent.

• Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HNC

• Training

NACE / CSWIP / British Gas Painting / Painting inspector Grade II or an approved equivalent.

Site Safety Induction

Sea Survival Course for Offshore Sites

Specific Technical Induction for Specific Projects

• Technical knowledge

Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS.

Experience with Painting/Coating Inspection according to relevant Codes.

Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures.

• Experience

Inspector/Technician : Minimum 5 years experience in similar field

Engineer Surveyor : Minimum 8 years experience in similar field

Senior Engineer Surveyor : Minimum 10 years experience in similar field

• Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

• Primary Functions

• Review and comment / approve contractor’s Painting, coating & wrapping procedures.

• Carry out inspection of surface profile, chloride contamination test as per applicable standards.

• Monitor weather and equipment condition during Painting, coating operation

• Ensure that paint materials are used from approved paint manufacturers with valid pot life.

• Ensure that the application of coating is carried out as per the technical data-sheet of the manufacturer and approved painting specification.

• Ensure that proper time intervals between intermediate coats for proper chemical and mechanical bonding.

• Witness / checking of Dry Film Thickness and Holiday detection / Pin hole detection’s and Ensure that calibrated testing equipment is used.

• Monitor surface preparation, application of bonding agent, elastomer, wrapping and curing operation (for Neoprene coating) on riser pipes / clamps.

• Witness post curing tests such as hardness, spark test, sound test, adhesion test, visual and dimensional check etc. on riser pipes / clamps.

• Monitor surface preparation, application of CTE coating and post curing tests on pipeline.

• Monitor surface preparation, application of heat shrink sleeves, holiday tests on field joints.

• Monitor surface preparation, wrapping (Servi wrap M 30 B), holiday detection and doping on offshore pipeline.

• Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS.
• Experience with Painting / Coating Inspection according to relevant Codes.
• Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures.
• Within his field of competency, the inspector is expected to conduct the activities stated in Primary functions.
• Fully conversant with relevant inspection techniques and able to select the most appropriate inspection technique.
• Able to verify and approve Non-conformities / corrective actions
• Able to identify required Bureau Veritas interventions, based on a pre-defined Quality Plan and according to specified standards.
• Able to review / appraise inspection procedures

• Business Requirements

• Report to Team leader about day-to-day inspection, non-compliance /discrepancy to specification.

• Self Management

• Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management.
• Ensure that inspection is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• Meet project development objectives
• Should be Results oriented, Service driven and Problem solving
• Comply with company regulations, procedures and Code of Ethics.

• Customer Focus

• Ensure that Inspection is carried out as per Purchase order / approved drawings / Inspection test plans and other applicable Technical specifications.
• Maintain regular job related contact with clients and Liaises with client and/or Project Management Consultant with ease
• Understand client needs and work to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Develop trust and open communication with the client

• HSE Requirements

• Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Abu Dhabi HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and code of practices.
• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/supervisor
• Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
• Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation
• Use appropriate PPE at work area and be aware of:

• the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize
• Report immediately incase the PPE is worn off or lost.

• Communicate to their immediate manager any unsafe work practice or condition and opportunities for improvement of HSE practices.
• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
• Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
• Performance Monitoring
• Continual Development

The opportunities for improvement in

• Technical and professional competencies through attending specialized training courses and seminars
• Stay updated on all Painting & Coating related developments

• KPI’s

• Time taken to deliver the report to the Team Leader
• Quality of report
• Inspection done within the allocated timeframe
• Share information, Best practice, Knowledge Management

• Monitored By

Team Leader Site Inspection Services