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Painting and Coating Inspector

  • Location:

    Sulaymānīyah

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Elaf Khoshnaw

  • Job ref:

    4398

  • Published:

    12 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-11-23

mselect is looking to hire a Painting and Coating Inspector for an international oil and gas operator in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar position in Oil & Gas Industry. Fluency in English and Kurdish is a must.

Job Purpose
In this function QC Painting/Coating Inspector will be responsible for the site-based Coating/Painting works for main development facilities and equipment. A good candidate would have a solid multi- discipline Oil & Gas operations knowledge and related supervisory and inspection experience in a similar capacity with a good understanding of project specifications, norms, and regulations as well as international codes. The Painting/Coating Inspector will manage HSSE in all aspects, QA/QC, monitor EPC, local Coating Contractor work including piping/structural, tank, vessels, equipment, works progress/performance, interface with responsible engineers and construction supervision team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Control execution of site painting/coating works activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards
  • Monitor structural, piping, tanks, vessels, and equipment’s painting and ensure it is performed as per project specification, procedures, and standards
  • Review and verify that all testing procedures for coating activities and other quality procedures related to surface treatment and coating activities have been approved and are on site
  • Checks surface preparation, carries out wet and dry film thickness checks
  • Monitor all site insulation, cladding and heat tracing work and ensure it is performed as per project specification, procedures, and standards
  • Monitor and keep record of the Air Temperature, Dew Point, Relative Humidity
  • Shall be thoroughly familiar with Painting/Coating Construction Materials and Construction Methods
  • Shall have thorough knowledge in International Codes and Standards for Painting, Construction and Testing of Materials and Works
  • Implement QA/QC activities including Contractors/ sub-contractors works in accordance with approved QCP/ ITPs and Procedures, method statements and other contract documents
  • Responsible for the maintenance of Blaster & Painter Qualification records and performance and organise necessary training if needed
  • Prepares and sign off applicable RFI records for quality surveillance / inspections/ tests
  • Confirm testing parameters are duly recorded and signed off and that testing equipment is calibrated
  • Decision–making Authority
  • Identify solutions for any issue and interact with the Field Engineering Team where final decision will be made
  • Control of storage and certification of consumables, performs qualifications of coating processes
  • Witness procedures, tests and certify the results
  • Issue Flash Report daily or as agreed with line manager
  • Prepares and sign off applicable records for quality surveillance / inspections/ tests
  • Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed
Health and Safety:
Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulations
Problem Solving:
Investigates potential and identified problems to find cost effective solutions and implements when approved, monitors results
Reporting and Communication:
  • Reports to the Line Manager on all issues relating own responsibilities
  • Exhibits and maintains excellent working relationships with all Pearl staff

Supervisory Responsibility
Currently supervises:

Contractor inspectors and their personnel working on all painting/coating/insulation related activities

Requirements
  • Education (Diploma): Higher technical degree / bachelor’s degree
  • Relevant Experience: Minimum of 10 years coating and insulation inspection activities
  • Experience and knowledge of the Coating, Insulation and fireproofing requirements and Standards BGAS Grade 2, NACE 2, FROSIO Level 2 or equivalent certification is required
  • Chartek Fireproofing application experience – preferred
  • A minimum experience of 10 years in a similar position in Oil & Gas Industry
  • Experience working in international and multicultural/multidisciplinary environment
  • Fluency in English and Kurdish is a must
  • Good knowledge of international standards and all relevant local standards and laws
  • Have solid experience in managing contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors
  • Experience in interfacing government authorities and certifying bodies
  • Must be stress and crisis resistant, reliable, and highly flexible adjusting to current workload
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs and ability to travel in/out country
Core Competencies:
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Time management
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Trouble shooting and problem- solving skills required
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Very Good supervisory skills
  • Able to take swift and sound decisions in case of emergencies in- order to assure that the safety of personnel is not jeopardized
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Cultural awareness
Functional Competencies:
  • Fully experienced in working with safety management systems and a basic understanding of local safety management legislation
  • In-depth understanding of oil and gas production equipment and processes beneficial
  • Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.