Bridge Coatings Inspector

DeKalb Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) is seeking a Bridge Coatings Inspector to join the Construction Services team in Charleston, WV.

The role involves inspecting painting and coating operations on bridge projects across West Virginia and nearby states, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety plans. The incumbent will document findings, coordinate with contractors and agency staff, and support day, night, and weekend work as schedules require.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 or higher or SSPC/AMPP BCI certification required.
• Experience inspecting bridge painting, industrial coatings, or corrosion protection projects.
• Knowledge of protective coating systems, surface preparation standards, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to work at heights and access bridges using lifts, scaffolding, or inspection platforms.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspection of bridge painting and coating operations.
• Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, environmental conditions, containment systems, and coating application activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and owner requirements.
• Monitor lead paint removal, waste handling, containment, and environmental controls.
• Record coating thickness measurements, surface profile readings, and environmental data.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, photographs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and agency representatives to resolve field issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and project-specific safety plans.
• Travel throughout West Virginia and surrounding states as project needs require.
• Work daytime, nighttime, and weekend shifts as necessary to support construction schedules.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Quality documentation

MS Office

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 or higher or SSPC/AMPP BCI certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

• Location (Remote Site Locations),Charleston, WV, 25301,United States
• Job Category Coatings Inspection

Description

Help Preserve Critical Infrastructure Across West Virginia

GPI is seeking a highly motivatedBridge Coatings Inspector to join our growing Construction Services team in Charleston, WV. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile bridge preservation and rehabilitation projects throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region.

If you are passionate about quality, safety, and protecting critical transportation infrastructure, GPI provides the resources, training, and career growth opportunities to help you succeed.

For more than 50 years, GPI has delivered innovative engineering, planning, and construction services throughout the United States. As a Top 100 ENR firm and employee-owned company, we are committed to technical excellence, employee development, and long-term career success. [coating WV ad | Word] , [BR180015_2...Protection | PDF]

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspection of bridge painting and coating operations.
• Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, environmental conditions, containment systems, and coating application activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and owner requirements.
• Monitor lead paint removal, waste handling, containment, and environmental controls.
• Record coating thickness measurements, surface profile readings, and environmental data.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, photographs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and agency representatives to resolve field issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and project-specific safety plans.
• Travel throughout West Virginia and surrounding states as project needs require.
• Work daytime, nighttime, and weekend shifts as necessary to support construction schedules.

Qualifications

• AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1 or higher) or SSPC/AMPP Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) certification.
• Experience inspecting bridge painting, industrial coatings, or corrosion protection projects.
• Knowledge of protective coating systems, surface preparation standards, and coating inspection procedures.
• Ability to work at heights and access bridges using lifts, scaffolding, or inspection platforms.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• AMPP CIP Level 2 or higher.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) experience.
• Familiarity with WVDOH, PennDOT, or other DOT bridge coating specifications.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19\" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Summary

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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