Coatings Inspector

GFT; Town of Woodbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT in Woodbury, NY is seeking a Coatings Inspector for Water Tank Projects to join our Construction Services team. This full-time role focuses on quality, safety, and efficiency in the field, with multi-regional travel across the Northeast to Mid-Atlantic.

A CIP Level 1 certification is required, along with field experience in coatings inspection per AMPP/AWWA standards. Responsibilities include field inspections, detailed reports, and ensuring contractor compliance with project specs and

Qualifications

• Experience with water tank and infrastructure projects.
• AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1 certification (or higher).
• Strong understanding of coatings systems, surface prep standards, and inspection methods per AMPP/ASTM/AWWA.
• Strong documentation skills for daily inspection reports and photo records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and travel.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated tanks, and enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of elevated and ground tanks, document environmental factors, surface prep, and coatings application.
• Document daily job-site activities through reports and photographic records.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project specs, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Communicate findings clearly with project managers, contractors, and client personnel.
• Support multiple construction or rehabilitation projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Field inspections

Education

AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1 certification

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training

NICET/AC I NETTCP certs

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

What You Will Do

• A signing bonus may be available based on candidate qualifications and experience.

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Coatings Inspector for Water Tank Projects to join our Construction Services team in Woodbury, NY. This is a full-time opportunity to work on water tank and infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

• A signing bonus may be available based on candidate qualifications and experience.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Coatings Inspector, you will support water tank and infrastructure projects in New York state. This role is ideal for someone with AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1 certification and hands on field experience in water tank or utility infrastructure coatings inspection with experience using AWWA Standards and Methodologies. This position requires multi-regional travel across areas ranging from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Performing field inspections of elevated and ground water storage tanks, carefully documenting environmental factors, surface preparation and coatings application.
• Documenting daily job-site activities through detailed written reports and comprehensive photographic records.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Communicating findings clearly with project managers, contractors, and client personnel.
• Supporting multiple construction or rehabilitation projects as needed.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Experience working on water tank and infrastructure projects.
• At a minimum an AMPP/NACE CIP Level 1 certification.
• Strong understanding of coatings systems, surface preparation standards, and inspection methodologies in accordance with AMPP, ASTM, and AWWA Standards and Practices.
• Strong documentation skills to produce thorough daily inspection reports and photographic records.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools and the ability to learn other reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capability to climb ladders, access elevated tanks, and enter confined spaces as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and use inspection tools and equipment on job sites.
• Ability to undergo and pass a physical with respirator fit test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Daily travel should be expected.
• Ability to climb structures and/or tanks in excess of 150' in height.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position - either standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and to move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable personal transportation to drive to and from project sites
• Ability to work safely in an environment with potential risks and follow company safety guidelines.
• Willing to work overtime when required by the project assignment.

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Familiarity with AMPP QP 5 requirements and reporting.
• Knowledge of steel structure corrosion control methods and inspections in accordance with AWWA Standards and Practices.
• AMPP – SSPC C3/C5 Training
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Outreach Training
• OSHA CSE Training
• NICET, ACI, NETTCP certs

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $128,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:

Woodbury, NY

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time