Coating Inspector – Contractor – British Columbia

INTRODUCTION

Equadron Consultants Inc. is a materials engineering, inspection, and testing company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. At Equadron, we work closely with clients to provide a wide range of sustainable and durable solutions for new construction and rehabilitation projects.

We are actively seeking coating inspectors for two different projects:

1) Taylor Bridge Gusset Plate Recoating Project:

The project near Fort St. John is currently underway and is expected to continue until spring 2027. The coating inspector will provide QA surveillance of the contractor zone recoating activities on behalf of the asset owner from early January until project completion. The project provides a living out allowance.

2) North Vancouver Water Main Relining Project:

The project is scheduled to start mid-December and continue until spring 2027. The coating inspector will provide QA surveillance of the contractor's relining activities, consisting of surface preparation and lining application on approximately 90 joints of a 54-inch water main. All work will be performed inside the water main, using manholes to access the work areas.

The coating inspector will lead all in-process and final coating inspections in the field. This position ensures construction work follows the project specifications, drawings, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) at each construction stage.

ASSETS:

1) Own company, CGL insurance, and WorkSafe BC registration.

2) Own PPE and coating inspection equipment.

3) Additional welding inspection and NDT certifications such as CSA W178.2 and CGSB CAN/CGSB-48.9712

The successful candidate will perform QA inspection and testing to identify non-conformities with contract requirements, write coating inspection reports, and communicate requirements to field personnel. In addition, the coating inspector will perform periodic audits and proactively assist field personnel in addressing quality issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Reviews project specifications, drawings, codes and standards to determine quality requirements for each project;

- Reviews and follows new construction and repair projects’ Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs);

- Ensures ITPs are implemented in accordance with project requirements;

- Performs surface preparation, coating application, and final coating inspections. Documents and communicates results to responsible supervisors;

- Documents all non-conformities and provides results to responsible shop and field personnel;

- Works with trade and area supervisors/managers to improve in-process quality;

- Performs periodic audits of other inspection firms to ensure compliance with project requirements; and

- Reviews project specifications, IFC drawings, shop drawings, and erection drawings and provides opportunities for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector Certification Level 2 or 3;

- Minimum 5 years of experience in the coating industry;

- Detailed understanding of surface preparation, coating application, inspection and testing requirements in NACE, SSPC, and ISO standards;

- Solid understanding of quality control and inspection procedures;

- Ability to read and understand manufacturing/shop drawings;

- Strong technical skills including an understanding of quality techniques and their application;

- Excellent communication skills;

- Customer service focus;

- Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and integrity; and

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Interested and qualified applicants may apply in confidence by sending their cover letters and resumes to [email protected], indicating which project they would like to work on.

We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.