Website WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Coating/Painting & Insulation Specialist – Uganda
On behalf of a major Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a Coating/Painting & Insulation Specialist to work in Uganda on a contract, rotational basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, rotating 8/2 into country, paying a day rate in USD.
The role will be supporting the construction of a large cross-country crude oil pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure coating, painting, and insulation processes comply with project specifications and industry standards.
- Monitor contractor activities, ensuring proper application methods, storage, and equipment maintenance.
- Conduct quality inspections and oversee testing, including manual coating, holiday detection, and repairs.
- Work closely with contractors and field engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Ensure proper training and qualification of workforce handling coating and insulation tasks.
- Manage work acceptance operations, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Promote and enforce HSE standards to ensure safe work practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in site construction within Oil & Gas or hydrocarbon projects.
- 5+ years in a coating supervision role.
- Experience working for an operator
- Certified NACE CIP or equivalent (BGAS-CSWIP, FROSIO).
- Strong knowledge of coating and insulation industry standards and best practices.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Previous experience working with multicultural teams and international contractors.
If you are interested, please apply
