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Coating Inspector – Natural Gas Interconnect & Metering Facility
Location: North Carolina
Duration: 4 months
Overview
We are seeking a Coating Inspector to support construction of a new natural gas interconnect and metering facility, including yard piping, fittings, and tie-in connections. This role is responsible for verifying surface preparation, coating application, and testing to meet project specifications and applicable standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect surface preparation (blasting/cleaning) for compliance with specification and SSPC/NACE standards
- Monitor coating application (FBE, liquid epoxy, tape wrap, shrink sleeves, etc.) for proper thickness, cure, and coverage
- Perform dry film thickness (DFT) measurements and holiday (jeeping) testing on coated pipe, fittings, and girth welds
- Verify environmental conditions (surface temperature, humidity, dew point) meet coating manufacturer requirements prior to and during application
- Inspect field-applied coatings at tie-ins, hot-taps, and repair locations
- Document coating inspection results, including DFT readings, holiday test results, and repair tracking
- Identify and document coating defects or non-conformances; verify repairs and re-inspect
- Coordinate with Chief Inspector and QA/QC on non-conformance resolution
- Enforce site safety requirements and participate in job hazard analyses
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of pipeline/facility coating inspection experience
- NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification (Level 1 or 2) required
- Working knowledge of coating systems used in pipeline/facility construction (FBE, epoxy, tape wrap)
- Experience with DFT gauges, holiday detectors, and surface profile testing
- Strong documentation skills; experience with coating inspection logs and reports
- Valid driver's license; able to travel to site and work outdoors in varied conditions