Senior QC Inspector (Coating and Insulation) at Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited

Job Title: Senior QC Inspector (Coating and Insulation)

Description

• To perform quality control inspections for coating, painting, and insulation activities on behalf of the company in all Project sites. Ensure that all coating, painting, and insulation work complies with project specifications, quality standards, and approved procedures in a safe and auditable manner, supporting the EPC Contractor in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Bonga North (BN) Package Quality Engineer(s)
• Comply with Company HSSE standards and life-saving rules.
• Witness and monitor suppliers and contractors work activities, inspection and test in accordance with the approved Quality Plan, ITP, Quality Procedures etc.
• Promote quality awareness throughout the organization, emphasizing excellence, continuous improvement and corrective action to influence the overall success of company business.
• Assist in the review of Supplier and Contractor Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Procedures and all QA/QC documentation prior to commencement of any fabrication or construction work.
• Verify the implementation of PTW (permit to work), LOTO (lock-out and tag-out) and other safety procedures.
• Conduct quality surveillance at supplier and contactor locations to promote Project’s quality culture.
• Input result of inspections and observations into the web-based inspection recording system in timely manner.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors have relevant, up to date codes, standards, specifications and drawings.
• Interface with the discipline engineer, construction engineer and inspectors in a professional manner.
• Support the Company personnel by performing additional tasks as directed and commensurate with his/her skills.
• Confirm that work has been executed by Supplier and Contractor by attending inspections and testing or reviewing documents.

Essential Functions (Duties)

• Reinforce COMPANY HSSE requirements to the colleagues, Suppliers and Contractors.
• Oversee inspection of Coating (including Spray Metalizing and Fireproofing) and Insulation activities conducted at shops and construction sites.
• Review original material or test certificates for compliances to codes and specifications.
• Ensure testing, measuring, welding or NDE equipment is fully calibrated per specification and has current certification.
• Verify that equipment is preserved per the supplier’s recommendation and the approved preservation procedures.
• Verify Human Factor Engineering (HFE) requirement (traffic system) against specification.
• Witness Equipment Receiving Inspection at construction site to identify damage or deficiencies.
• Ensure installed fireproofing is certified for fire classification.
• Monitor LOTO, PTW and other energy control procedures for compliance.
• Verify rogue and counterfeit items during inspection or surveillance and immediately report to Inspection Coordinator or Quality Manager, if any.
• Witness in-process inspections per ITP and Inspection Requests to ensure work proceeds in accordance with specifications, the approved drawings and procedures.
• Actively participate in Company Safety meeting and walk-down program.
• Progressively review Supplier / Contractor quality record.
• Assist in Quality audit upon request.
• Actively participate in Flawless Surveillance Program.
• Attend Mechanical Completion and Pre-commissioning final walk-down, and sign on behalf of Client.
• Raise punch and verify punch items as soon as work is complete.
• Issue of and follow up on Non-conformance Reports.
• Liaise with Inspection leads and contractors to remediate quality management problems.
• Discuss quality trend with Quality Engineer or Inspection Coordinator and provide improvement plan if any.
• Provide resolution of on-going quality issue in consultation with discipline engineer.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Requires Degree or equivalent and professional registration in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical / Materials Engineering, or a related field covering both disciplines.
• Professional memberships (e.g., MNSE, MNIMech, MNATE, COREN) are an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality control inspection, with hands-on inspection experience in coating, painting, and/or insulation activities, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Prior work in a construction yard with contractor teams is essential.
• Minimum Level II NACE or SSPC Coating Inspector Certificate.
• Have competency in the use and assessment of Safety Management System and procedures.
• Familiar with the Flawless Project Delivery and Flawless Surveillance Program.
• Have knowledge of industrial codes and standards (NACE, SSPC, ASME, NFPA, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Able to read and understand Drawings
• Understand Project Completion System and able to use it
• Able to issue and follow up Non-Conformance Reports
• Able to review and approve Supplier’s/Contractor’s Quality Plans
• Able to develop, review and approve Supplier’s/Contractor’s ITPs and Quality Procedure in in coating and insulation
• Have knowledge of ISO (or API Q1) quality audit program and able to participate, perform and lead Quality Audits
• Able to understand and interpret the commonly used standards, codes, and industry practices within a particular discipline
• Able to interface with other disciplines at the various stages
• Able to identify materials that are sub-standard and that do not meet the requirements of the job specification (rogue and counterfeit items).
• Familiar with HFE requirement (Maintenance, Valve, Field Run etc.).
• Able to review and interpret quality records and determine associated compliance with requirements (Performance data, test record, inspection record, MTR and other quality data and documents). 2
• Familiar with regulatory requirement (DOT, USCG, NMA, CSA, etc.) and classification rule (ABS, LR, DNV, BV etc.)
• Have knowledge of calibration of equipment and measuring requirements.
• Familiar with Equipment Preservation Requirements and its position in the integrated preservation process. This includes preservation and safe shipment of products/materials.
• Familiar with Company requirements for heavy lifting, road transportation and dropped objects.
• Have knowledge of the basics for planning and scheduling
• Have knowledge of basic troubleshooting.
• Have knowledge and experience with gauge control, calibration and gauging requirements and techniques.
• Able to review and understand planning techniques such as material control, shop order routings, process control plans, rework and refurbishing techniques and processes.
• Able to review and interpret technical requirements in contracts/purchase orders.
• Able to understand identification and traceability related to equipment, products, materials, samples and the associated documents or records relating to conformance/non-conformance results from manufacturing processes and results from monitoring /measurement processes.
• Have knowledge of base metal, especially, exotic material.
• Understand and able to use surface preparation inspection instruments
• Understand liquid applied coating and curing mechanism
• Have knowledge of surface preparation equipment and various application methods.
• Understand coating failures
• Have knowledge of linings and special coating systems and fusion-bonded epoxy coating
• Have knowledge of hot-dip galvanizing
• Able to perform coating survey / evaluations
• Have advanced knowledge of surface preparation, coating and inspection criteria of special substrates
• Have knowledge of spray metalizing
• Have knowledge of fireproofing application.
• Have knowledge of type of insulation and its application.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well with people at all levels of the Project / Site construction organization
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience with or willing to learn fact-based decision making and root cause analysis, evaluation of supplier corrective and preventative actions and determination if these actions were effective.
• Should be able to use computer and programs (email, word processing and spreadsheets as a minimum) for general business applications.
• Written and oral communication skills with both individuals and groups.
• Read, write (inspection report, technical report) and speak fluent English.
• Exhibit a courteous and professional attitude towards the Project Group and vendors or contractors showing enthusiasm and dedication.
• Practice a conscientious teamwork effort towards the functions of the company.
• Have a minimum Visual Acuity Corrected to 20/40.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 30th April, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Website: https://minimandtonye.com/