NACE Level 3 Coating Paint Inspector

PALFINGER MARINE provides lifting and handling solutions as well as life-saving equipment for the maritime industry worldwide. Our success is driven by our people, who bring their expertise, ideas, and energy to our vision every day. We offer a dynamic environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our team and shape your career at PALFINGER

YOUR TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Job Responsibilities

The NACE Level 3 Inspector shall be responsible for:

Supervising and verifying all blasting and coating works onboard.

Ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards (ISO, NACE, SSPC, ASTM).

Conducting inspections for surface cleanliness, environmental monitoring, DFT checks, and adhesion testing.

Preparing daily inspection and non-conformance reports.

Reviewing coating materials, MDS, batch certificates, and ITPs.

Coordinating with QA/QC teams and mentoring junior inspectors.

Ensuring full compliance with the Client and PALFINGER HSE procedures during coating operations.

2. Deliverables

Daily and final coating inspection reports

Non-conformance and corrective action reports

Coating material and batch certification review

Final coating dossier and acceptance report

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

NACE Level 3 Certification is mandatory

Minimum 8 years of coating inspection experience in oil & gas (offshore preferred).

Strong knowledge of protective coatings, corrosion control, and related standards.

Ability to work in offshore environments and comply with HSE requirements.

Valid offshore medical and safety certifications (BOSIET and H2S are preferred).

Transferable visa or ability to mobilize immediately.

WE OFFER

Competitive compensation

Medical and life insurance

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for Europe, ensuring alignment with global objectives, regional market demands, and business priorities
• Manage day-to-day sales operations, including pipeline management, customer interactions, sales forecasting, and performance reporting to the Sales Director
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners, ensuring high satisfaction, customer retention, and long-term business success
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, expanding the client base and strengthening the company’s market position across the region
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales Channel Development and Application Engineering, to deliver Standard, Configured, and Customized Solutions while monitoring market needs, industry trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in sales or business development, particularly in the maritime or related industries
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and cultures
• Business fluent in English with strong negotiation skills in an international business environment
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant industry and internal and competitive product ranges

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

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