QA/QC Coating Inspector – Level II
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Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be accountable for the following project-critical outputs:
• Coating inspection:
Inspect surfaces before, during, and after coating; verify preparation, coverage, workmanship, and film thickness (WFT/DFT); identify and track defects through to final acceptance.
• Environmental monitoring:
Record ambient/steel temperature, humidity and dew point; hold coating work when conditions fall outside acceptable limits.
• Surface preparation:
Verify abrasive blasting, cleanliness, surface profile and contaminant removal ahead of coating.
• Application inspection:
Confirm correct products, batches, mixing, recoat intervals and stripe coating; verify full traceability to component and coating system.
• QA/QC documentation:
Maintain inspection reports, ITP records, calibration logs and NCRs; compile auditable records for the quality dossier and project handover.
• Non-conformance management:
Raise NCRs, verify corrective work and re-inspect before acceptance; flag recurring quality trends to the Site Agent.
• Coordination:
Manage hold and witness points with contractors and engineers; represent QA/QC in site quality meetings and audits.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Valid, recognised coating inspector certification at Level II is essential: AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), FROSIO Surface Treatment Inspector Level II, or a project-approved equivalent.
- Current safety training and medical fitness appropriate to a major construction environment.
Advantageous
- A relevant technical qualification in coatings, corrosion, materials, engineering or quality management will be advantageous.
- Prior experience on bridge construction, complex infrastructure, or heavy structural steel fabrication/erection.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant coating inspection experience, including substantial hands-on inspection of structural steel protective coating systems.
- Demonstrated experience on bridge construction, complex infrastructure, heavy structural steel fabrication or erection is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to inspect abrasive blasting, surface cleanliness and profile, stripe coats, multi-coat systems, wet and dry film thickness, curing, repairs and final acceptance.
- Practical experience recording ambient and substrate temperature, relative humidity and dew point, and making informed decisions on coating readiness.
- Experience administering ITP hold and witness points, inspection reports, calibration records, product and batch traceability, NCRs and corrective-action close-out.
- Experience compiling auditable records for quality dossiers and project handover.
Technical Competencies
The successful candidate should have sound knowledge of:
- Protective coating and corrosion-control systems for structural steel, including relevant requirements of ISO 12944 and project-specified AMPP, SSPC, NACE, FROSIO or equivalent standards.
- Surface preparation and inspection, including abrasive blasting, cleanliness grades, surface profile, dust and contaminant control, and flash-rust prevention.
- Environmental monitoring and coating application controls, including mixing, thinning, induction time, pot life, recoat windows, and curing.
- WFT and DFT measurement, stripe coating, holiday detection where specified, coating-defect diagnosis and repair verification.
- Reading and applying project specifications, approved procedures, ITPs and manufacturer Technical Data Sheets.
- Inspection equipment calibration and verification, quality records, traceability, NCR administration and corrective action.
Knowledge and Skills
- Independent technical judgement and the confidence to challenge, stop or reject non-compliant work.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate, auditable records.
- Strong interpretation of specifications, procedures, drawings, ITPs and Technical Data Sheets.
- Clear written reporting and effective communication with contractors, engineers and construction teams.
- Structured problem-solving, sound prioritisation and the ability to work under programme pressure without compromising quality or safety.
- Ability to work independently in field conditions while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary QA/QC team.