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