Coating Inspector

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators / offshore substations

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction/operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Coating Inspector typically inspects wind turbine coatings and associated components including blades, towers, nacelles, foundations, and equipment. A Coating Inspector is required to advise on best practice and preferred coatings for the project’s environmental conditions, durability, and service requirements to ensure quality and standards are maintained.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Minimum CIP -2 Certified Coating Inspector or industry equivalent

• Trade qualification in painting / abrasive blasting or equivalent

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• IRATA Rope Access certification

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Dogging (DG) and Rigging (RB) certifications desirable

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Construction Industry White Card

Experience

• Experience in a coating inspection role in an offshore setting

• Experience working on wind turbines highly desirable but not essential

• Experience with trade specific measuring equipment and instruments

• Experience working in a rope access / working at heights role for long periods of time

Skills and knowledge

• Strong blasting, painting, hand, and power tool skills

• Ability to document and report on all work activities

• Knowledge and understanding of standards and regulations for corrosive environments

• Troubleshooting skills – ability to think outside the box for repairs and maintenance

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to lift, carry and work at heights

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

• Self-motivated with  the ability work independently on a team project