Title:Coating SpecialistBelong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Coating Specialist – Offshore ProjectKBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based in Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi .Job PurposeThe Coating Specialist is responsible for supervising and inspecting all surface preparation, painting, coating, and corrosion protection activities associated with offshore facilities. The role ensures compliance with ADNOC Offshore specifications, international coating standards, approved procedures, and project quality requirements to maintain asset integrity and operational reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesCoating Inspection & Quality ControlMonitor and inspect surface preparation and coating application activities for offshore structures, modules, piping systems, pressure vessels, and equipment.Verify compliance with ADNOC Offshore specifications, project requirements, and coating manufacturer recommendations.Review and approve coating procedures, method statements, ITPs, and quality documentation.Ensure proper environmental conditions are maintained during blasting and painting operations.Witness coating activities during fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning, and installation phases.Inspection ActivitiesPerform and verify:Surface cleanliness inspections (SSPC/NACE standards)Surface profile measurementsAmbient condition monitoringWet Film Thickness (WFT) inspectionDry Film Thickness (DFT) measurementsHoliday detection testingAdhesion testingSalt contamination testingCoating curing verificationVisual coating assessmentsOffshore Corrosion ProtectionReview corrosion mitigation programs for offshore assets.Monitor protective coating systems for splash zones, submerged structures, and atmospheric exposure areas.Coordinate coating touch-up and repair activities during fabrication and installation.Verify compatibility of coating systems with cathodic protection requirements.Documentation & ReportingMaintain coating inspection records and daily reports.Review subcontractor quality records and test results.Prepare punch lists and monitor coating-related close-out activities.Support preparation of Mechanical Completion and Quality Dossiers.Manage NCRs, observations, and corrective actions related to coating activities.Client & Third-Party CoordinationInterface with ADNOC Offshore representatives and third-party inspectors.Participate in quality audits and surveillance activities.Attend project quality meetings and provide technical support on coating issues.Educational QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.Mandatory CertificationsNACE Coating Inspector Level 2 (Minimum)NACE CIP Level 3 (Preferred)BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector (Preferred)CSWIP Painting Inspector Certification (Preferred)Experience RequirementsMinimum 10 years of coating inspection experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, offshore, or petrochemical projects.Minimum 5 years of experience on ADNOC Offshore projects or equivalent major offshore developments.Proven experience with:Offshore Jackets and TopsidesPipelines and RisersPressure VesselsStructural SteelModules and SkidsFabrication Yards and Offshore Installation ActivitiesKnowledge of StandardsADNOC Offshore SpecificationsNACE StandardsSSPC StandardsISO 12944ISO 8501 SeriesASTM Coating Inspection StandardsISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsOffshore Corrosion Protection SystemsSkills & CompetenciesAdvanced coating inspection expertiseStrong knowledge of offshore corrosion managementQA/QC documentation and reportingTechnical problem-solvingEffective stakeholder communicationTeam leadership and coordinationProficient in MS Office and inspection software