Protective Coating Engineer - Technical Coordination

About the role

This position provides technical coordination and field support for offshore oil and gas modification, maintenance and repair projects in Qatar, focusing on protective coating and painting systems. It covers interpretation of project specifications and manufacturer requirements, preparation of material requirements, coordination with the client, QC team and coating inspectors, resolution of field coating issues and monitoring of coating progress. The role involves frequent business travel and work offshore on vessels and platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Review and interpret project specifications, drawings, procedures and manufacturer data sheets (PDS, TDS) covering surface preparation, blasting, surface profile, coating systems, DFT/WFT, environmental conditions, recoating intervals and repairs.
• Provide technical clarification and field support for coating activities in line with approved specifications and international standards, and coordinate with parties to resolve coating issues.
• Support preparation of technical documents, procedures, method statements and technical clarifications.
• Identify coating material needs, prepare or support Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and material requisitions, and coordinate with procurement and construction teams on availability and delivery.
• Support on-site blasting, surface preparation and coating, coordinate with QC and inspectors, monitor progress and follow up on technical actions.
• Support offshore modification, maintenance and repair activities on platforms and vessels.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of field experience in protective coating and painting in oil and gas, offshore engineering, EPC, fabrication or construction.
• Solid practical experience with offshore and oil and gas coating systems; offshore platform, fabrication yard, brownfield modification, maintenance, repair or revamp experience preferred.
• Experience with major oil and gas operators, EPC contractors or offshore construction companies preferred; Middle East project experience is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; candidates with strong practical coating experience and recognized coating certifications may also be considered.
• At least one recognized coating inspection certification at Level 2 or above (AMPP/NACE/FROSIO/CSWIP).
• Ability to read English technical documents independently and to communicate with clients, QC, inspectors, subcontractors and manufacturers.

Required skills

• Understanding of coating systems, surface preparation, abrasive blasting, DFT/WFT and coating build-up.
• Ability to identify coating materials and quantities and prepare material lists and MTOs.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ISO, SSPC/AMPP and NORSOK is preferred.

The employment type is third-party staffing: employees sign an employment contract through an HR agency and provide services to the client.