QC Painting & Insulation Inspector
Posted 13 Oct 2026
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsNACE Coating Inspector Level 2, FROSIO Inspector Level III, CSCS card
About the Project
Technip Energies is delivering major engineering, procurement and construction activities on the Net Zero Teesside Power project, one of the UK's first gas-fired power stations with integrated carbon capture technology. The project represents a significant step in supporting the UK's decarbonisation ambitions and will require the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control throughout construction and commissioning.
Position Summary
Technip Energies is seeking an experienced QC Painting & Insulation Inspector to support construction activities on the Net Zero Teesside Power project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all painting, coating, fireproofing and insulation works are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures, international standards and client requirements.
The role will involve conducting inspections, witnessing testing activities, verifying contractor compliance and maintaining quality records to ensure that all protective coating and insulation systems are installed to the highest standards of safety, quality and durability.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection & Surveillance
Perform day-to-day inspection and surveillance of painting, coating, insulation and passive fire protection works, Visual checks, Blast grade checks, DFT, WFT, Thickness checks
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Verify that surface preparation, coating application and insulation installation activities are performed in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and project specifications.
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Support the coordination of and conduct inspections at defined hold points and witness points, Review / Approval of Inspection Test Records.
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Ensure compliance with relevant project quality requirements and acceptance criteria.
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Monitor subcontractor performance relating to coating and insulation activities.
Painting & Coating Inspection
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Inspect abrasive blasting and surface preparation activities.
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Verify surface cleanliness, profile measurements and environmental conditions prior to coating application.
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Conduct wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) inspections.
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Perform visual inspections for coating defects including:
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Pinholes
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Runs and sags
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Orange peel