Quality Assurance Coating Lead; NACE Level II

Lead with Purpose. Produce Quality

NOW HIRING – Quality Assurance Coating Lead (NACE Level II)

Are you an experienced Coating Professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd., coating is more than a finishing task. It’s the frontline defense that ensures durability, performance, and our innovation of our tanks, vessels, and equipment.

We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Lead; a hands‑on leader who takes pride in quality, mentors teammates, and ensures every surface we coat meets AMPP/NACE/SSPC standards. If you’re detail‑driven, safety‑focused, and motivated to lead by example, this is your opportunity to shine.

Location: Innisfail, Alberta Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM + overtime opportunities

Why Bilton?

• Competitive Pay & Reliable Hours
• Overtime Opportunities (Earn More!)
• Full Benefits Package
• RRSP Matching
• Career Growth
• Team Culture: safety-first, goal-driven, and proud of the work we deliver

Key Responsibilities

• Record & Inspect:
  Log ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point), verify blasted steel surfaces, and oversee coating application on tanks, vessels, and piping.
• Quality That Counts:
  Perform and document WFT, DFT, adhesion, and holiday testing; correct defects and prepare for third‑party inspections.
• Lead the Crew:
  Assign tasks, mentor coaters, and act as the first point of contact for technical or quality issues.
• Support the Foreman:
  Provide daily shift reports, coordinate workflow, and assist in scheduling and inspection readiness.
• Protect & Perform:
  Maintain equipment calibration, enforce safety standards, and lead by example as a working lead.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Certification: NACE Coating Inspector Level II (required).
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of industrial coating, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of coating systems, inspection tools, and industrial specifications.
• Skilled in mentoring crew members and ensuring high safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in industrial conditions — confined spaces, at heights, heat, dust, and noise — with full PPE compliance.

Step into a leadership role where your skills are respected, your schedule is reliable, and your coatings protect the innovations of tomorrow.