Coating Supervisor at Elper Oilfield Engineering Nigeria Limited

Elper Oilfield Engineering Nigeria Limited - Our company specialises in Engineering Consultancy, Technical Support services, Manpower supply services, Inspection and quality management (QA/QC), NDT services, production facilities operation and maintenance services, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, installation and construction services and supply of specialized oilfield equipment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coating Supervisor

Location: Rivers

Responsibilities

• Supervise the safe application of protective coatings and the execution of all surface preparation activities, such as abrasive blasting, on offshore platforms and vessels.
• Interpret coating specifications, technical data sheets, and project drawings to determine job requirements and the correct sequence of work.
• Coordinate the procurement and delivery of all necessary coating materials, tools, and equipment offshore.
• Oversee the inspection of surfaces before, during, and after coating application to ensure compliance with quality standards. This includes monitoring environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
• Ensure that all coating work complies with applicable safety codes, industry standards (e.g., NACE, SSPC), and client specifications.
• Perform regular, documented inspections of all worksites to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
• Coordinate work with other supervisors and contractors on site to ensure seamless project flow.
• Schedule work crews, assign daily tasks, and monitor work progress to meet project deadlines.
• Provide instruction, training, and guidance to blasters, painters, and other staff, and resolve any work-related problems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records and reports on personnel, equipment, material usage, and work performed.
• Ensure that safety standards are understood, implemented, and maintained by all team members and contractors.
• Assist the onsite construction team to ensure subcontractors are working to the project program and construction sequence.
• Ensure all project work is completed in accordance with specifications, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Lead by example to drive safety awareness and assure safe workplace practices are followed at all times.
• Submit daily site reports, inspection requests, and other monitoring reports on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Education/Professional Certification: A relevant technical certification in coatings inspection from a reputable institution is required. A degree in a related engineering field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7years of experience in coating supervision, with at least 5years specifically in an offshore oil and gas environment.
• Proven experience supervising surface preparation and coating application for maintenance, construction, and turnaround projects.
• Must hold valid offshore certifications such as BOSIET, OSP, and a valid medical certificate.
• This position requires working in a challenging offshore industrial environment on platforms or vessels.
• Strong ability to interpret coating specifications and technical documents.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of coating applicators.
• Thorough knowledge of surface preparation methods (e.g., abrasive blasting) and coating application techniques.
• Knowledge of various coating systems, material data sheets, and quality control procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with platform management, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively plan and schedule coating activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Willingness to work in a demanding offshore environment.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV along with the relevant certifications, valid medical certificates, OSP and BOSIET to: hrmanager@elpernigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.