Painting QC Inspector

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the position:

As Painting QC Inspector you will ensure that all Coating and Painting operation are executed in accordance with the relevant Codes and standards, and Subsidiaries procedures, Quality Control Plans/ Inspection Test Plans

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• In accordance with the Quality Control Plan, execute the specific inspections on material, equipment and construction/installation activities on site, following relevant specified procedures, issuing the relevant Quality Records

• Issue the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, write and send to Coating, Painting QC Supervisor / Quality Control Coordinator/Quality Control Manager (as applicable) non-conformances reports (where applicable the report shall be issued on PTS software)

• Verify/control the correct storage and certification of material and instrumentation calibration certificates

• Witness/perform qualifications of coating processes

• Check surface preparation

• Check and record atmospheric conditions prior to starting of painting operations

• Carry out wet and dry film thickness checks

• Monitor observations of the correct coding cycles

• Monitor wet film thickness

• Verify the correct color-coding and painting

• Perform visuals inspections

• Perform adhesion testing

• Perform penetration testing

• Evaluate impact testing

• Perform visual checks pre-blasting

• Perform visual checks after blasting

What are we looking for?

Experience: Experienced Inspector with proven expertise in coatings and painting inspection activities within the oil and gas industry. Strong knowledge of coating processes, inspection requirements, and defect identification. Previous hands-on coating/painting inspection experience is essential.

Thorough understanding of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality control requirements, and project specifications.

Certification:

• NACE or FROSIO level 2

What we can offer to you:

• Contractor role 8 months, full time, outside IR35

• Location: Point of Ayr

• Start date: As soon as possible

Please note: All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our career page here.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

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