Job Summary

The Painting QA is responsible for inspecting and verifying painting and coating activities to ensure they meet quality standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements. This role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in painting, robust knowledge of surface preparation, and the ability to identify defects and ensure consistent finish quality.

Key Responsibilities
Inspect surface preparation activities before painting to ensure compliance with requirements
Involve in customer offering of painted job as per client approved ITP.
Verify paint application quality, including thickness, coverage, adhesion, and finish
Check for surface defects such as rust, contamination, uneven coating, runs, blisters, or peeling
Ensure painting work follows approved standards, work instructions, and customer specifications
Conduct in-process and final quality inspections of painted components or structures
Monitor Ambient conditions once in 4 hours.
Document inspection results and report non-conformities or defects
Coordinate with painters, supervisors, and production teams to resolve quality issues
Verify the use of correct materials, tools, and coating systems




Support corrective and preventive actions for painting-related quality concerns
Maintain inspection records and quality documentation as required

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in engineering
Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in painting related fields.
Solid knowledge of surface preparation techniques
Experience in painting quality inspection or coating inspection
Ability to identify paint and coating defects
Understanding of painting standards, procedures, and inspection criteria
Valuable attention to detail and documentation skills
Ability to read and follow technical instructions and quality requirements

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing production or manufacturing painting QA
Knowledge of coating thickness measurement, Surface profile measurement, adhesion testing and inspection methods
Understanding of safety practices related to painting and chemical handling
NACE 1 / BGAS Grade 2 will be an added advantage

Key Skills
Painting inspection
Surface preparation knowledge
Quality control
Defect identification
Documentation and reporting
Communication
Attention to detail

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