Field Joint Coating (FJC) Inspector

Job Summary To perform all activities necessary for field joint coating (FJC) and associated coating inspection on the GTS-1 22 km x 36-inch Pipeline Re-routing Program, verifying that all coating operations conform to project quality requirements, approved procedures, applicable codes and standards, and the relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) - in support of the Lead Quality Engineer’s overall project quality mandate. Main Accountabilities Material Verification & Traceability Material Inspection & Compliance: inspect all incoming coating materials and consumables, verifying strict conformance with project plans, contract specifications and approved submittals. Traceability Assurance: maintain rigorous records to ensure full traceability of all coating materials used throughout the project lifecycle. Equipment Monitoring: verify the calibration status and preservation of contractor coating and inspection equipment to prevent defects and maintain operational standards. Field Joint Coating (FJC) & Quality Control FJC Activity Oversight: witness, verify and sign off all Field Joint Coating activities, ensuring alignment with client and Company requirements. Documentation Review: review, evaluate and accept FJC records, while tracking and managing any Non-Conformance (NC) reports. Coating Process Monitoring: observe the entire coating application process, ensuring contractors adhere strictly to approved procedures and ITPs. Testing & Quality Reporting Coating & Defect Testing: witness coating thickness testing, inspect for surface defects, and evaluate any damage occurring during production and handling. Specification Validation: perform specialized coating tests mandated by client specifications to verify structural and protective integrity. Comprehensive Documentation: generate detailed, accurate reports on daily observations, test results and construction milestones to ensure full project transparency. Stakeholder Management & Technical Change Management Stakeholder Engagement: with the support of the Lead Quality Engineer, manage day-to-day quality stakeholder relationships across the project team, contractors, vendors and third parties to align on quality expectations and resolve issues at the work front. Technical Change Management: support the operationalization of the Project Technical Change Management (TCM) process, ensuring that field changes are adequately identified, captured, documented and routed for review and approval before implementation. Action Close-out: track open actions arising from technical changes and ensure they are closed out on time, escalating overdue or at-risk actions to the Lead Quality Engineer. Quality Observation Reporting (PQOR) Raise Observations: raise Project Quality Observation Reports (PQORs) for observed quality issues, deviations, near-misses and improvement opportunities at the work-front. Follow-through: follow through on PQORs, monitoring assigned actions and verifying that observations are effectively addressed. Timely Closure: ensure PQORs are closed out within agreed timeframes and share recurring themes and trends with the Lead Quality Engineer and the Project Quality Delivery Team. Key Performance Indicators ITP and coating-procedure compliance at the work-front. Coating defect / holiday and repair rates within specification limits. NCR raising accuracy and closure timeliness. On-time closure of technical-change open actions. PQOR raising and closure timeliness. Completeness and timeliness of inspection and test records. Decision-Making Authority Witness, accept or reject FJC activities and coating test results; stop and report non-compliant coating activities; raise NCRs and Project Quality Observation Reports (PQORs); capture field changes for the Technical Change Management process; verify and sign inspection and test records; and escalate quality risks, deviations and overdue actions to the Lead Quality Engineer. Requirements Qualifications, Certifications & Experience A university degree (B.Sc./HND) in any Engineering discipline. 5+ years’ experience in coating inspection, including field joint coating. Coating inspection certification – AMPP (NACE/SSPC) Coating Inspector Level 2 or equivalent (minimum Level 2). Strong knowledge of coating standards and pipeline coating systems. Previous oil & gas industry experience, with a track record of supporting engineering / inspection projects. Familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Valid OPITO / BOSIET or equivalent. Technical Competencies Pipeline field joint coating systems, application and testing. Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) interpretation and execution. Coating defect identification, holiday detection and thickness measurement. Material traceability and quality records management. NCR / CAPA and Quality Observation (PQOR) processes; quality standards (e.g. ISO, ASTM, client specifications). Behavioural Competencies Attention to detail and quality-driven mindset. Integrity and accountability. Clear report writing and documentation discipline. Effective communication and stakeholder coordination. Safety consciousness and continuous-improvement orientation.