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Painting inspectors

QC Painting Inspectors course is an individual who has undergone a training and certification program such as the FROSIO / SSPC / NACE / BGAS / ICORR or an equivalent Program provided by International certification agencies. The primary role of painting inspectors is to judge the conditions where a coating, paint, or spray is to be applied and suggest the types of materials that will protect materials from harsh corrosive environments.

Coating inspectors may also be known as a painting inspector

They will work in Oil / Gas / Petrochemical / Heavy Industries

Painting Inspectors duties & responsibilities

The main function of the painting Inspector would be OADR (observe / Assess / Document / Record)
Review & understand project specification / PDS / MSDS / other relevant approved documents
Carry out project PQR / PQT as per specification requirement
Witness / Verify only approved materials all used as per specification
He would assure the quality of the coating application as per the specification
Responsible for producing unbiased painting inspection reports and other documents
Identify any issues/defects as they occur for coating failure avoidance
Identify any non-conformance through the proper system and identify facility owners
Witness/review daily activities (i.e. surface preparation, coating applications, etc.,)
Monitor weather conditions/report as per project stipulation
Carry out Inspection / Testing as per project specification
Record / Document all findings/surveillance / Testing / Inspection

Coating Inspector’s pre-requisite / Evaluation during Interview

Having valid International certification (i.e. FROSIO / SSPC / NACE / ICORR / BGAS or equivalent)
Inspector’s academic qualifications
Inspector’s previous experience in Industrial Coating Inspection
Project Specific Inspection Exposure (i.e. Pipeline, Storage Tank, Vessel, Structural steel, etc.)
Interpersonal skills /Analytical thinking/presence of mind / Leadership /Team player skill
Past employer’s details/reasons for quitting present employer
Salary expectations Vs present position budget
Ability to work in any location (offshore or onshore or remote locations)
Computer literacy (to prepare digital documentation with available Inspection software/platform

The Need for QC Painting Inspector

Contractual requirements as per project specification
If disagreement between the owner & painting contractors, a third-party inspector deployed
To fulfill Quality Control and Quality assurance requirements
To alleviate the facility owner’s quality control requirements with additional staff, the painting contractor shall provide a Quality control Inspector throughout the project phase (paint shop or field, or site)

Quality will not just happen accidentally, which requires a quality control and assurance plan with a systematic approach with approved documents that shall be approved by the owner prior to production starts.