Insulation Coating Pfp Qaqc Lead

Position: Insulation, Coating & PFP QA/QC Lead Location: Afungi, Mozambique Rotation: 28/28 Duration: 12 months renewable Start date: December The role Reporting to the Site QA/QC Manager, you will be the Company focal point and senior technical authority for surface preparation, protective coating, thermal insulation (hot and cryogenic service) and passive fire protection (PFP). You will operate as a peer to the Welding and NDT QA/QC Leads and ensure that Contractors and Subcontractors comply with all Company, project and code requirements in these disciplines. Key responsibilities • Review and approve Contractor / Subcontractor quality plans, ITPs, application and installation procedures, and applicator qualification schemes for coating, insulation and PFP. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NACE/AMPP, ISO 12944, ISO 8501/8502, ISO 19840, SSPC, ASTM, UL 1709) and project cryogenic insulation specifications. • Supervise all discipline inspection activities at site: surface preparation (cleanliness, profile, soluble salts, dust), environmental conditions (temperature, RH, dew point), WFT/DFT, adhesion and holiday testing. • Oversee cryogenic and hot-service insulation installation (thickness, joint staggering, vapour and weather barriers, jacketing, banding, expansion joints). • Oversee PFP application (substrate and primer compatibility, mesh reinforcement, thickness verification, curing, topcoat sealing) on structural steel and vessel skirts in defined fire zones. • Manage the critical interfaces: paint-after-weld with the Welding QA/QC Lead, PFP-after-hydrotest with mechanical/commissioning teams, and coating-before-insulation sequencing. • Verify applicator and inspector qualifications (NACE/AMPP CIP, BGAS-CSWIP, ICorr, manufacturer specific PFP training) and authorise only qualified personnel. • Ensure material traceability, storage and shelf-life control for coating, insulation and PFP materials, including receipt inspection of manufacturer certificates and third-party fire test reports. • Lead the resolution of technical queries and Non-Conformance Reports, including root cause analysis, corrective action plans and rework procedures. • Champion HSE in discipline activities: chemical safety (isocyanates, epoxies, solvents), respiratory protection, confined-space spray application, blast-dust exposure, work at height and hot work near coated areas. • Monitor discipline performance (surface preparation and DFT compliance rates, holiday and adhesion results, insulation rework, PFP thickness compliance), produce daily/weekly/monthly reports and feed project quality KPIs and lessons learnt. • Support the use of digital coating and inspection tracking tools, ensuring data quality for commissioning integration and final dossier handover. Qualifications/ Experience required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or Corrosion preferred) or equivalent, with a post-qualification specialisation in QA/QC, Inspection, Corrosion, Coatings or PFP. Formal training in quality management systems is a plus. Experience: Minimum 15 years in coating, insulation and/or PFP QA/QC, including at least 8 years in supervisory or lead roles on major Oil & Gas or LNG projects. Certifications: NACE/AMPP CIP Level 2 or 3 (or BGAS-CSWIP Level 2/3) is mandatory. ICorr Insulation Inspector, PFP manufacturer-specific training (e.g. Chartek, Pitt-Char, Cafco, Nullifire) and CUI/Cathodic Protection qualifications are highly desirable. Technical know-how: Cryogenic insulation systems (PIR/PUR, cellular glass, perlite), PFP systems (epoxy intumescent, cementitious), CUI and external stress corrosion cracking mitigation on stainless steel, and sequencing with welding and hydrotest. Languages: Excellent written and spoken English. Portuguese or French is an asset. Personal qualities: Recognised technical authority able to influence contractor practices; strong HSE leadership; continuous improvement mindset; clear communicator across multidisciplinary, multinational teams; prior IOC project experience and experience in sub-Saharan Africa are advantages. Technical Requirements 1 Coating inspection certification NACE/AMPP CIP Level 2 or Level 3, or BGAS-CSWIP Level 2/3 painting inspection – mandatory, in date. Minimum entry ticket to act as senior QA/QC authority over Contractor CIP Level 1/2 inspectors at Afungi. 2 15 / 8 years' experience ≥15 years in coating, insulation and/or PFP QA/QC, incl. ≥8 years in supervisory or lead roles in Oil & Gas. Lead position, peer to Welding and NDT QA/QC Leads, on a $-multibillion two-train LNG EPC with a 15,000- person site peak. 3 Cryogenic insulation expertise Hands-on QA/QC of cryogenic insulation systems (PIR/PUR, cellular glass, perlite), incl. vapour-barrier and sealing continuity. LNG trains, LNG/condensate tankage and cryogenic piping are the core of the onshore scope – this is the differentiating requirement vs. a standard coating inspector