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 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.
Written By
Venkat. R – Director-Industrial Coatings Training & Certifications-(SSPC / FROSIO / NACE / ICORR / BGAS Certified)
HTS COATINGS –SSPC / FROSIO Approved Training body (India & Global)
Mobile: +91-9176618930 / Email: info@htscoatings.in / ahv999@yahoo.com
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