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Coating Inspector

COATING INSPECTOR — METER STATION

POSITION SUMMARY The Coating Inspector performs on-site inspection and documentation of all surface preparation and coating application activities associated with meter station construction and installation. Working under the direction of the Chief Inspector or QA/QC Manager, this individual ensures all coating scopes are executed in accordance with approved coating specifications, manufacturer application requirements, client standards, and applicable industry codes. NACE/AMPP certification is required for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform inspection of all surface preparation and coating application activities on meter station piping, equipment, structural steel, and associated components
  • Verify surface cleanliness and profile meet specification requirements prior to coating application; document per SSPC/NACE standards
  • Monitor and record ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during coating application to ensure application windows are met
  • Inspect coating application for correct DFT (dry film thickness), holiday detection, adhesion, and visual defects at each coat stage
  • Verify coating system materials are approved, within shelf life, properly stored, and mixed per manufacturer data sheets
  • Witness and document all holiday testing using appropriate voltage settings per project specification
  • Identify coating defects, holidays, and damaged areas; initiate NCRs and track repairs through to accepted re-inspection
  • Review and verify contractor coating procedures, material submittals, and applicator qualifications prior to work commencement
  • Coordinate with welding and piping inspectors to ensure coating hold points are integrated into the overall ITP
  • Maintain accurate daily inspection logs, DFT records, ambient condition logs, and photo documentation
  • Review contractor as-built coating records and ensure all documentation is complete for turnover packages
  • Participate in daily safety meetings and adhere to all site HSE requirements


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of coating inspection experience on oil and gas pipeline, midstream, or facility construction projects
  • Current NACE CIP Level 2 or AMPP Coating Inspector certification — required
  • Strong working knowledge of SSPC, NACE, and ISO surface preparation and coating application standards
  • Familiarity with common coating systems used in oil and gas: epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers, FBE, and abrasion-resistant overcoats (ARO)
  • Experience with holiday detection equipment, DFT gauges, surface profile comparators, and psychrometric instruments
  • Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, material data sheets, and project ITPs
  • Solid documentation skills; experience with NCR processes and coating turnover packages
  • Ability to work independently and make sound inspection decisions in the field

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