What are the responsibilities and job description for the NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 position at McDermott International, Ltd?
The purpose of the NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector is to provide inspection of quality of work in accordance with the
client’s policies and procedures as it relates to coating. The Coating Inspector works under the direction of the Coatings
Supervisor, who may assign additional responsibilities to the Inspector as needed.
Perform onsite independent 3rd-party coating inspection of all coating-related activities in a shop or field environment in
accordance with client and industry standards.
- Execute specific visual inspections and testing of material, equipment, fabrication, and construction/installation activities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Verify proper material in accordance with client specifications.
- Check and record environmental conditions prior to and throughout coating operations.
- Verify the use of proper blast media and performs visual checks after blasting operations to verify substate meets
client’s standards.
- Verify proper mixing and applicable ratios are followed. Witness application by approved methods.
- Carry out wet and dry film thickness checks.
- Perform visual inspection on completed coating system.
- Verify storage of all coating material is in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations.
- When necessary perform destructive testing in accordance with ASTM/SSPC/ISO standards.
- Verify delivered material adheres to client’s specifications.
- Inspection and troubleshooting of coating operations, and coordination with production personnel to resolve issues to
ensure a quality product.
- Communicating with manufacturers and technical support personnel to resolve issues in the field.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner for Quality Control purposes.
- Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively while working independently or within small teams.
- Ensuring that all safety protocols are being followed, including proper PPE, storage, application, and all other precautions
as indicated on Safety Data Sheets.
- Education and Experience Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to read, interpret, and implement the client’s policies and procedures
- Minimum of two (2) years coordinating and inspecting construction projects for oil & gas construction
- Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability
- Past experience inspecting the application of field applied coatings
- Competent in 49 CFR 192, ASME 31.8, and applicable OSHA standards
- NACE CIP Level 2