Corrosion Protection Responsible Expert

Corrosion Protection Responsible Expert required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive reading/review employer requirements.
• Writing coating procedures.
• Organizing kick-off meetings.
• Attending coating inspections.
• Advising the commercial department regarding tender projects.
• Advising the engineering department during design regarding quality, materials.
• Advising production leaders and Project Managers regarding coating specific issues.
• Perform visual inspections of coated surfaces to assess the quality of the coating application.
• Use appropriate inspection tools and instruments, such as wet film thickness gauges, dry film thickness gauges, adhesion testers, and holiday detectors, to measure and evaluate coating thickness and adhesion.
• Inspect and ensure proper surface preparation, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and removal of contaminants, to meet project specifications and coating manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Monitor coating application methods, such as spray, brush, or roller, to ensure they comply with approved coating procedures and specifications.
• Verify that environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) are within the acceptable range for coating application.
• Verify the quality and suitability of coating materials, including paints, primers, coatings, and surface preparation materials.
• Check material certificates and ensure proper storage and handling to prevent contamination.
• Maintain comprehensive records of coating inspections, including inspection reports, coating thickness measurements, adhesion test results, and photographic documentation.
• Create a detailed coating inspection report that summarizes findings and indicates compliance or non-conformance with project requirements.
• Ensure that coating processes adhere to industry standards and specifications, such as SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings), NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), and project-specific coating requirements.
• Identify and document coating defects, holidays, or areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of repair work and re-inspect the coated areas.
• Perform various coating tests, including salt spray testing, humidity testing, and adhesion testing, as required by the project specifications.
• Interpret test results and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with site managers, coating applicators, and relevant stakeholders to address quality concerns and ensure compliance.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest methods to enhance the overall quality and durability of coatings.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience as a Coating Inspector.
• 3+ years’ experience in the Offshore Wind Industry.
• Coating Inspection NACE 3 / FROSIO 3 / ICORR 3 certified essential.
• Fluent in English, Dutch beneficial.
• Ability to process major information
• Good organisation & coordination.
• Contact person for project related quality issues.
• Solution focused.
• Clear and direct communication.
• Flexibility (towards working hours & location.