Coating/Painting & Insulation Specialist for Construction Project (Uganda)
Company
Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
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Opening Date
2025-02-06
Position
Description
On behalf of a major Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a Coating/Painting & Insulation Specialist to work in Uganda on a contract, rotational basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, rotating 8/2 into country, paying a day rate in USD.
The role will be supporting the construction of a large cross-country crude oil pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure coating, painting, and insulation processes comply with project specifications and industry standards.
Monitor contractor activities, ensuring proper application methods, storage, and equipment maintenance.
Conduct quality inspections and oversee testing, including manual coating, holiday detection, and repairs.
Work closely with contractors and field engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
Ensure proper training and qualification of workforce handling coating and insulation tasks.
Manage work acceptance operations, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
Promote and enforce HSE standards to ensure safe work practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of experience in site construction within Oil & Gas or hydrocarbon projects.
5+ years in a coating supervision role.
Experience working for an operator
Certified NACE CIP or equivalent (BGAS-CSWIP, FROSIO).
Strong knowledge of coating and insulation industry standards and best practices.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Previous experience working with multicultural teams and international contractors.
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