Job Description
Freelance QA/QC Coating Inspector\n\nStart Date: Early January\nIndustry: Offshore Wind\n\nOn behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting an experienced QA/QC Coating Inspector to support projects commencing in early January. The successful contractor will play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and long-term performance of protective coating systems. This position is critical in preventing corrosion and ensuring full compliance with project specifications and international standards.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Carry out visual and detailed inspections of coated surfaces to confirm quality and compliance.\n\n * Inspect and verify surface preparation activities, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and contaminant removal, in line with approved specifications and manufacturer requirements.\n\n * Monitor coating application methods (spray, brush, roller) to ensure compliance with approved procedures.\n\n * Measure and record coating parameters using inspection equipment such as WFT and DFT gauges, adhesion testers, profile gauges, and holiday detectors.\n\n * Verify environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dew point, before and during coating application.\n\n * Confirm suitability and compliance of coating materials, including primers, paints, and consumables.\n\n * Review material certification and ensure correct storage and handling of materia...