Coating Engineer The role holder is responsible for providing technical and quality support to customers, project sites, and internal departments for all project work related to coatings. The role holder leads coating-related technical delivery across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client, regulatory, and internal standards. The role also supports consistency, continuous improvement, and effective project delivery across the coating discipline. Major Responsibilities of Coating Engineer Remit & Responsibilities * Manage coating-related technical scopes across assigned projects in line with the requirements and timelines * Prepare technical documentation, including Application Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans(ITPs), Coating Record Sheets, reports and final project documentation. Ensuring compliance with internal standards, client specifications and relevant national and international standards. * Act as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams on assigned projects, providing clear and timely technical support * Attend and support client and vendor meetings and inspections, and technical reviews. * Provide technical support across all phases of the project, including Procedure Qualification Trials (PQTs), Pre-Production Trials (PPTs) and production activities, identifying issues and providing effective technical solutions. * Monitor project execution and support the project teams where performance or technical issue arise * Liaise with PQT QC Supervisor, Project Teams and Site Management on the planning and execution of PQTs, PPTs, and other testing scopes. * Coordinate with the Laboratory Testing Coordinator, third-party laboratories, and clients to ensure timely and compliant testing and reporting. Job Specific Education Required: Essential: * AMPP (formerly NACE) Level 2 Certification or ICorr Insulation Inspector Level 2 or equivalent * Science-based qualification (A-Level or BTECH or equivalent) standard Desirable: * AMPP / NACE Level 3 Certification (or equivalent) * Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil/Mechanical Materials) or Polymer Science Work Experience Required Essential: * Minimum –5 - 8 years of experience in line pipe and field joint coating * Understanding of ISO standards and testing methods related to Field Joint Coating * Experience working within contractor and subcontractor frameworks * Familiarity with engineering, quality, HSE, and operational processes Skills & Knowledge Required: Essential: * Strong communication and client-facing skills * Technical report writing including integrating data and visuals * Sound understanding of coating materials and application techniques * Knowledge of pipeline installation techniques and systems * Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects * Commercial awareness Requirement to travel: Ad hoc travel will be required to support qualification work. Occasional site and supplier visits (domestic and international) may also be necessary. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Coating Engineer in Burnley employer: Forward Assist Recruitment
Join a well-established manufacturing business as a Refrigeration Engineer, where you will benefit from a supportive team environment and long-term career stability. With competitive pay, additional overtime opportunities, and a commitment to employee training and development, this role offers not just a job, but a pathway to meaningful growth in your engineering career.
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