Coating Specialist

WTS Energy is seeking a Coating Specialist in Lagos, Nigeria, responsible for supervising and inspecting coating activities for the Ubeta Project. Key duties include reviewing coating procedures, monitoring subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves liaising with contractors, managing inspections, and supporting HSEQ objectives to enhance project efficiency and safety.
1 Job Title Line Manager Location Coating Specialist QA/QC Lead Lagos CLIENT SUMMARY The client is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies. JOB SUMMARY Is responsible for supervision and inspection of the coating activities within the Project. Shall ensure that project activities comply with COMPANY rules & project procedures. CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT • Ubeta Project is a pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) Engineering, Procurement, Construction, installation and commissioning of UBETA Wellpad to Obite treatment centre by 11km pipeline, HV power, and Fibre optics cable. • The project is situated on OML58 near Port-Harcourt in Nigeria (onshore) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Review and approve the coating procedures and Operators in liaise with the CTR’s level.3 • Monitoring of coating subcontractor and Contractor operators’ qualification and performance. • Ensure that technicians have valid qualifications for the work they are undertaking • Monitor performance of Production Tests in terms of quality and frequency, ensuring conformity with relevant • specifications and codes • Supervise and witness inspections, check reports and documentation issued by inspectors and verify the • collection of required Quality Records • Ensure that Contractor maintains accurate coating records throughout the contractual period • Ensure timely delivery of coating documents to enable the construction processes to progress, with the • objective to reduce costs without impacting the schedule or the required level of quality and safety. • Keep, monitor and follow up as necessary and maintain complete record(s) concerning the execution of the • works. • Ensure that all statutory authority / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction. • Determine the actions required to manage each work instruction • Review contents of CONTRACTOR Quality Control and Inspection procedures including ITP(s) 2 • Supervise COMPANY Hold/ Monitor/Witness/Review inspection activities • Organize and attend coating audits. • Monitor the External audit findings & remarks, and any other reported Quality problems, through periodic • meetings with Contractors. • Review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor, respond / follow ups and close out procedure • Support and enforce the COMPANY HSEQ charters, objectives, directives. • Identify potential safety concerns and inform the contractor (s). • Identify the critical activities and bottleneck for the progress of the construction. Anticipate; propose solutions to • improve quality. • Troubleshoot technical problems that may affect the construction and liaise with the QA/QC Lead for the • resolution. • Support all team members and propose alternative courses of action, wherever possible, to facilitate efficient Project progress • Participate in regular meetings to keep abreast with all issues relating to the Project. Discuss and review opportunities for the optimization of assigned work programs • Carry out any other duties as may be required by hierarchy and project management. HSE OBJECTIVES • Familiarize self with TEPNG emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation. • Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Professional Experience in similar position (number of years): 10 • Experience within Oil & Gas project: (number of years): 10 • FROSIO or NACE Level 3 certified coating Inspector with verifiable experience in FBE and 3LPE coating. • Good knowledge in construction codes and international standards used in O&G industry • Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive • Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team • Good communication skills. Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleague • Proficiency with Microsoft applications