QC Painting & Insulation Inspector

Technip Energies is delivering major engineering, procurement and construction activities on the Net Zero Teesside Power project, one of the UK's first gas-fired power stations with integrated carbon capture technology. The project represents a significant step in supporting the UK's decarbonisation ambitions and will require the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control throughout construction and commissioning.

Technip Energies is delivering major engineering, procurement and construction activities on the Net Zero Teesside Power project, one of the UK's first gas-fired power stations with integrated carbon capture technology. The project represents a significant step in supporting the UK's decarbonisation ambitions and will require the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control throughout construction and commissioning.

Technip Energies is seeking an experienced QC Painting & Insulation Inspector to support construction activities on the Net Zero Teesside Power project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all painting, coating, fireproofing and insulation works are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures, international standards and client requirements. The role will involve conducting inspections, witnessing testing activities, verifying contractor compliance and maintaining quality records to ensure that all protective coating and insulation systems are installed to the highest standards of safety, quality and durability.

Quality Inspection & Surveillance

• Verify that surface preparation, coating application and insulation installation activities are performed in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and project specifications.
• Support the coordination of and conduct inspections at defined hold points and witness points, Review / Approval of Inspection Test Records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant project quality requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor subcontractor performance relating to coating and insulation activities.

Painting & Coating Inspection

• Inspect abrasive blasting and surface preparation activities.
• Verify surface cleanliness, profile measurements and environmental conditions prior to coating application.
• Conduct wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) inspections.
• Perform visual inspections for coating defects including:
• Pinholes
• Runs and sags
• Orange peel
• Cracking
• Blistering
• Delamination
• Witness coating adhesion and holiday testing activities where required.
• Review material certifications and verify approved coating systems are correctly applied.

Insulation & Fireproofing Inspection

• Inspect thermal, acoustic and cryogenic insulation installations.
• Verify insulation materials conform to approved specifications and material certifications.
• Inspect insulation cladding, weatherproofing systems and sealing arrangements.
• Review installation of passive fire protection systems and fireproofing materials where applicable.
• Confirm insulation systems are installed to minimise corrosion under insulation (CUI) risks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality dossiers.
• Prepare inspection reports, punch lists and non-conformance reports (NCRs) as required.
• Participate in quality walkdowns and system handovers.
• Review contractor quality documentation and inspection records.
• Assist in compilation of turnover and completion dossiers.

Quality Assurance Support

• Support implementation of the project QA/QC programme.
• Participate in quality meetings and audits.
• Identify quality issues and propose corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice across the project.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE and quality management systems.

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, Industrial or Construction disciplines.
• Recognised coating inspection certification such as:
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or above; or
• FROSIO Inspector Level III; or
• ICorr Level 2
  
  Coating Inspector.
• CSCS Card (or equivalent site access certification).
• Valid UK work authorisation.

• Extensive experience in QA/QC inspection within:
• Power generation
• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Energy transition projects
• Major EPC construction projects
• Demonstrable experience inspecting:
• Industrial protective coatings
• Thermal insulation systems
• Passive fire protection systems
• Structural…