Coating Inspector NACE Level 2 at Paints & Coatings Manufacturers Nigeria Ltd
Paints & Coatings Manufacturers Nigeria Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional.
Position Overview
- The NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector will carry out coating inspections, corrosion assessments, surface preparation verification, and QA/QC monitoring on client sites. This role requires significant field work, including assignments on offshore installations, vessels, shipyards, tank farms, terminals, and international project sites.
- The successful candidate must be Lagos-based and fully available to work daily on-site—including travel to other Nigerian states and other countries for extended periods.
- Conduct coating and corrosion inspection activities in accordance with NACE Level 2 protocols and applicable international standards (ISO, SSPC, ASTM, NORSOK, etc.).
- Perform surface preparation assessments, climatic condition monitoring, DFT (Dry Film Thickness) measurements, adhesion and holiday testing, and coating system verification.
- Work safely onshore and offshore, including rigs, platforms, FPSOs, and shipyards.
- Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports, daily logs, NCRs, and QA documentation.
- Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and project teams to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Identify risks, defects, deviations, and propose corrective measures.
- Provide professional technical guidance on coating systems, corrosion protection, and application best practices.
- Travel and work outside Nigeria as projects require.
- NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector Certification (CIP Level 2).
- Shipman’s Licence (or equivalent seafarer/shipyard access certification suitable for marine/offshore operations).
- Certifications and safety approvals required to work on offshore oil & gas installations, including:
- BOSIET / HUET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training / Helicopter Underwater Escape Training).
- OGUK / Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate.
- STCW basic safety certificates (if applicable for vessel-based work).
- NACE Level 3 / FROSIO Level III (optional but preferred).
- Rope access qualifications (IRATA Level 1 or higher) for elevated or confined-space inspections.
- API, ASNT (MT, PT, UT, VT), or other inspection-related certifications.
- Experience working on oil rigs, FPSOs, tank farms, offshore platforms or shipyards.
- Minimum 3–5 years coating inspection experience in oil & gas, marine, or industrial sectors.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on offshore inst...