Coating & Painting Inspector (QA / QC) at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coating & Painting Inspector (QA / QC)

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our organization is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Coating & Painting Inspector (QA / QC) to join our team in Ikorodu, Lagos.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in welding inspection, coating and painting quality control, fabrication processes, and compliance with international standards within manufacturing, oil & gas, steel structures, transmission towers, telecom towers, and general fabrication environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coating and painting inspections in accordance with approved project specifications, procedures, and international standards.
• Conduct surface preparation inspections, coating application inspections, dry film thickness (DFT) measurements, adhesion testing, holiday testing, and final coating assessments.
• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) as required.
• Monitor fabrication and welding activities to ensure compliance with quality requirements and project specifications.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and assembly drawings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, quality records, and documentation in line with ISO and project requirements.
• Monitor and inspect welding activities utilizing processes such as SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities including VT, MT, PT, UT, and RT.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in the design and implementation of welding jigs and fixtures to improve quality and reduce distortion.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure compliance with ISO/IMS procedures.
• Support implementation of 5S initiatives and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to achieve project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in welding inspection, coating inspection, painting inspection, and fabrication quality control.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, steel manufacturing, structural fabrication, transmission towers, telecom towers, solar structures, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes and quality assurance systems.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, welding symbols, codes, and standards.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems, IMS requirements, and ERP / SAP systems.

Preferred Certifications:
Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 1/2/3 or AMPP Coating Inspector Certification.
• BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Certification.
• CSWIP Welding Inspector Certification (3.1 or higher).
• ASNT Level II Certification in NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT).
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification.
• NEBOSH, HSE Level 1–3, or equivalent Safety Certification.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of workplace safety practices and quality management systems.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their updated Resume to: Jamal.ogidan@africanindustries.com using "Coating & Painting Inspector – Ikorodu" as the subject of the email.