Construction Quality Coating and Insulation Inspector

Req Id:  21118
Job Family:  Construction Quality
Location: 

Nantong, CN, 226114

Additional Location:  China Yard COSCO - Haimen
Description: 

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact.  Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

  • The Construction Quality Coating & Insulation Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all coating and insulation activities comply with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • You inspect and ensure that all coating and insulation activities are integrated into the overall construction schedule and are completed efficiently and in compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

  • You inspect the application of protective coatings on structures, piping, and equipment, ensuring that surface preparation, coating thickness, adhesion, and curing meet the required project specifications and industry standards (e.g., NACE, SSPC, ISO 8501).
  • You inspect the installation of thermal, acoustic, and fireproof insulation materials on piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment, ensuring proper application, fit, and compliance with project specifications.
  • You are responsible for surface preparation and material verification that they meet the necessary quality standards, including checking material certifications, batch numbers, and proper storage conditions.
  • You conduct visual inspections, thickness measurements, adhesion tests, and other quality control activities to confirm that the coating and insulation work meets specifications and industry standards.
  • You identify and report any defects, non-conformances, or issues found during inspections, resolving these issues, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented.
  • You maintain accurate records of all inspections, test results, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) and issue inspection reports.
  • You provide regular updates on inspection status, including progress, issues, and recommendations for improvements to the Project / Area Construction Quality Manager.
  • You contribute and support continuous improvement by staying informed on the latest coating and insulation techniques, materials, and standards

Education

  • Diploma in a related field (e.g., Materials Science, Engineering, or Construction).
  • Certification in coating inspection (e.g., NACE Level 1/2, SSPC, FROSIO, or equivalent). Certification in insulation inspection (e.g., ICORR or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Prior experience working on FPSO construction projects is highly desirable.

Experience

  • Proven experience in coating and insulation inspection, with a strong background in the oil & gas, offshore, or marine industries, particularly in FPSO or shipbuilding projects.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and report inspection findings clearly and effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify welding-related issues and work collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to coating and insulation processes. Ability to enforce safe working practices and ensure a safe work environment.

Functional Competencies

Materials - Coating
Inspection, testing, commissioning and monitoring
Third parties relation management
Construction, Commissioning, Quality Strategy
HSSE Quality Regulatory and Process Safety Leadership
Design and execution technical understanding
Risk Management
Planning

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.