Painting Supervisor
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Job typePermanent
LocationDubai
SpecialismProject Management / Operations / Strategy
Oversees surface preparation and coating applications for oil and gas projects, ensuring long-term corrosion protection and compliance with international coating standards. Manages crews performing blast-and-paint operations, verifies surface conditions, and enforces safety procedures for high-risk environments such as confined spaces and offshore platforms.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Coating Technology, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in industrial painting supervision, preferably in oil and gas projects within the UAE or GCC.
NACE Level 2/3 or equivalent coating inspector certification.
Strong knowledge of protective coating systems and compatibility with cathodic protection.
Proficiency in coating inspection tools and techniques.
Strong leadership and safety management skills.
Ability to work in offshore, high-temperature, and confined space conditions.
- Supervise surface preparation and coating application in line with NACE/SSPC standards.
- Verify surface cleanliness, profiles (SA 2.5/3), and environmental conditions for coating cure.
- Inspect abrasive media quality and measure dry film thickness (DFT) at multiple stages.
- Ensure safe execution of painting in confined spaces and hot work areas.
- Oversee application of various coating systems including zinc-rich primers, epoxy linings, and thermally sprayed aluminum.
- Calibrate inspection tools such as elcometers and holiday detectors.
- Maintain coating batch records, document non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project teams to meet production schedules without compromising quality.