QC Inspector - Painting and Insulation

Role Overview

QC Inspector - Painting and Insulation at Samsung E&A. The role is based on project sites requiring presence from project start to completion.

Company Overview

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC company providing comprehensive solutions across all areas of the plant industry. With 50 years of pioneering experience in the Korean plant industry, the company has successfully delivered numerous projects worldwide and operates as a globally competitive engineering firm. Business areas include Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO sectors. Services span feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M.

Role Purpose

Perform quality control and assurance activities on painting and insulation work across plant facilities. Establish and manage inspection and test plans, conduct comprehensive inspections on all plant equipment and pipework, assess coating and material integrity, and ensure all work conforms to quality requirements, international codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Planning and Control

• Establish inspection and test plans and record forms in accordance with project requirements and international codes and standards.
• Prepare and review quality procedure documents submitted by subcontractors including Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Material Approval Requests (MAR).
• Set and apply practical inspection processes for the discipline based on project requirements and international codes, providing ITP and managing inspection matrix.
• Control inspection status using systematic tools such as inspection matrix.
• Generate client Requests For Inspection (RFI) where required, providing sufficient notice for hold, witness and inspection points.

Painting and Coating Inspection

• Manage and perform inspection of painting discipline.
• Inspect all plant equipment and pipework within Plant, Utilities and Off-plot areas to provide quality assurance and quality control of all ongoing plant painting and insulation programmes.
• Inspect and assess the condition of protective coatings applied to plant and equipment at required frequency.
• Assess the integrity of coatings, insulation, refractories and fireproofing materials.
• Perform comprehensive plant surveys to review preventative programmes with particular regard to susceptible areas associated with durability, integrity and protection provided by paintings, insulation, refractories and fireproofing.
• Monitor weather conditions for surface preparation and painting or coating application.
• Prepare and perform corrosion surveys in regard to ongoing painting programmes and maintain comprehensive records.
• Assure conformity with the Company's technical coating specifications and codes of plant inspection, and compile written reports on findings along with recommendations.

Non-Metallic Materials Inspection

• Inspect all plant non-metallic materials including insulation, cladding, refractories and fireproofing materials.

Material Control

• Inspect incoming material deliveries by confirming specifications and compliance with approved submittals.
• Conduct visual and measurement tests in conjunction with the onsite logistics team.
• Reject and facilitate the return of unacceptable materials.
• Review and track material submittals required for Painting Definable Features of Work prior to Preparatory Meetings.

Quality Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare, review and approve related inspection reports where inspection results are recorded.
• Carry out quality activities in accordance with the quality management system established.
• Control and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs) within due date and support preparation of Corrective Action Plans.
• Document inspection results and maintain records throughout project lifecycle.

Coordination and Communication

• Perform and coordinate inspections with client.
• Conduct Preparatory Meetings with subcontractors related to Painting Definable Features of Work.
• Control quality violations through regular toolbox talks with the construction team.
• Perform QC Supervisor responsibility in his or her absence.

Continuous Improvement

• Ensure lessons learned are applied and proper preventive action is conducted.
• Investigate and analyze nonconformities and observations to determine solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from start to completion.
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with related international codes and standards in particular discipline.
• Capability of planning and controlling inspections for medium-scale projects valued at 0.5 to 1.5 billion dollars.

Skills & Competencies

• ITP Study.
• Prevention and solving inconsistency.
• Pre-Inspection.
• RFI Management.
• Punch Clear Management.
• Punch Clear Implementation.
• NACE ERS.
• Ability to check that suitable and appropriate inspection and test tools are used.
• Client Management.
• Communication.
• Work Proficiency.
• Problem solving.
• Documentation Control.
• Technical Know-how.
• Decision Making.
• Reports preparation.

Additional Information

Inspects all plant assets within LNG, OAS and IGD Plants, Utilities and off-plots areas. Covers construction completion, pre-commissioning activities, plant start-up, operation, maintenance and final handover phases.

Benefits include accommodation, transportation, flight tickets, and medical insurance.

Samsung E&A follows fair and merit-based recruitment practices and does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.