QC Inspector (NACE Level 2)

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia.

Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors. Visit our website at www.orbitiss.com to learn more... Role Overview: Orbit International Survey Services LLC is looking for an experienced QC Inspector – Coating/Painting with valid NACE/AMPP Level 2 certification to perform inspection and quality control activities for surface preparation, blasting, painting, and coating works.

The candidate will ensure compliance with approved coating specifications, ITPs, procedures, manufacturer requirements, and applicable NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, and ASTM standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspection of surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, and coating activities as per approved specifications, ITPs, and procedures. Verify surface cleanliness, surface profile, environmental conditions, dew point, humidity, and substrate condition. Conduct WFT, DFT, adhesion, holiday detection, dust, and soluble salt testing as applicable.

Verify paint materials, batch numbers, shelf life, mixing ratio, thinning, and storage requirements. Monitor coating application, curing, re-coating intervals, stripe coating, and repair activities. Identify coating defects and ensure corrective actions are properly completed. Review coating procedures, paint data sheets, material certificates, and inspection records.

Raise and follow up RFI, NCR, punch-list items, and inspection reports. Coordinate with client, third-party inspectors, subcontractors, and painting teams. Maintain coating inspection records and support final inspection and project handover. Ensure compliance with NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ISO, ASTM, project specifications, and client requirements.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's in Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant discipline. Valid NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2 certification. Minimum 5 years of coating inspection experience in Oil & Gas, Offshore, Shipyard, Petrochemical, or Fabrication projects. Strong knowledge of blasting, surface preparation, protective coating systems, and inspection equipment.

Good knowledge of coating specifications, ITPs, procedures, and quality documentation. CSWIP / BGAS / NDT Level II certification will be an added advantage.