NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector

Job Title: NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria (with frequent domestic & international travel)

Company:
Paints & Coatings Manufacturers Nigeria Limited (PCMN)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

About PCMN

Paints & Coatings Manufacturers Nigeria Limited (PCMN) is a leading manufacturer and technical services provider in coatings, corrosion protection, and surface preparation across West Africa. We support clients in marine, offshore, oil & gas, construction, and heavy industrial sectors with world-class technical expertise.

As part of our expanding Technical & Inspection Services Division, we are seeking a highly competent
NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector
to join our team.

Position Overview

The NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector will carry out coating inspections, corrosion assessments, surface preparation verification, and QA/QC monitoring on client sites. This role requires significant field work, including assignments on offshore installations, vessels, shipyards, tank farms, terminals, and international project sites.

The successful candidate
must be Lagos-based
and fully available to work daily
on-site
—including travel to other Nigerian states and other countries for extended periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct coating and corrosion inspection activities in accordance with
  NACE Level 2
  protocols and applicable international standards (ISO, SSPC, ASTM, NORSOK, etc.).
• Perform surface preparation assessments, climatic condition monitoring, DFT (Dry Film Thickness) measurements, adhesion and holiday testing, and coating system verification.
• Work safely onshore and offshore, including rigs, platforms, FPSOs, and shipyards.
• Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports, daily logs, NCRs, and QA documentation.
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and project teams to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Identify risks, defects, deviations, and propose corrective measures.
• Provide professional technical guidance on coating systems, corrosion protection, and application best practices.
• Travel and work outside Nigeria as projects require.

Required Certifications & Qualifications
Mandatory:

• NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector Certification
  (CIP Level 2).
• Shipman's Licence
  (or equivalent seafarer/shipyard access certification suitable for marine/offshore operations).
• Certifications and safety approvals required to work on offshore oil & gas installations, including:
• BOSIET / HUET
  (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training / Helicopter Underwater Escape Training).
• OGUK / Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate
  .
• STCW basic safety certificates
  (if applicable for vessel-based work).

Strong Advantage:

• NACE Level 3 / FROSIO Level III (optional but preferred).
• Rope access qualifications (
  IRATA Level 1 or higher
  ) for elevated or confined-space inspections.
• API, ASNT (MT, PT, UT, VT), or other inspection-related certifications.
• Experience working on oil rigs, FPSOs, tank farms, offshore platforms or shipyards.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum
  3–5 years coating inspection experience
  in oil & gas, marine, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on offshore installations, and in harsh environmental conditions.
• Strong knowledge of industrial coating systems, surface prep methods, blasting standards, and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Valid international passport and readiness for frequent travel.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and offshore allowances
• Project-based bonuses and international exposure
• Career development, training, and continuous certification support
• Opportunity to grow within PCMN's technical leadership roles

How to Apply

Submit your CV, NACE certification, and offshore/shipman's licences to:

Subject:
Application – NACE Level 2 Inspector