Field Joint Coating Engineer

Delft

The Pipeline Production Department is responsible for the preparation of all offshore welding, non-destructive testing and field joint coating. The Coating Engineer ensures that the coating activities are timely and economically prepared to support the pipelay vessels in accordance with the project requirements. The Coating Engineer reports directly to the Unit Head Field Joint Coating.

- Identify, develop and qualify the coating methods of the field joints to timely and economically produce the pipelines and their appurtenances, including testing, documentation, client approval and third party verification, as required for the project;
- Consult the feasibility of coating methods with the Coating Co-ordinators in order to develop the most productive and economic field joint coating methods;
- Supervise the coating services, including but not limited to pre-qualification, performance, quality audits and technical presentations;
- Identify training needs and obtain client approval for the vessels to qualify the coating personnel for the coating methods used for the pipelines and their appurtenances;
- Provide technical input and cost estimates for coating methods, equipment and consumables, as required for project preparations and production;
- Monitor the daily progress of ongoing production on vessels and / or work sites and if necessary assist on site.

- BSc / MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent;
- Relevant experience in the coating industry or pipeline industry is an advantage;
- Good command of the English language, both written and spoken;
- Prepared to work offshore and abroad occasionally.