Coatings Inspector: Elevate Protective Finish Quality

Vertiv Group Corporation

Pelzer (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation in South Carolina seeks an experienced Coating / Industrial Paint Inspector to ensure surface preparation and protective coating applications meet project specs, industry standards, and customer requirements. This position will monitor coating operations, inspect work, test materials, and document results in accordance with SSPC, NACE/AMPP, and ASTM.

The inspector will work closely with production, quality, engineering, coating applicators, and other stakeholders to

Qualifications

Current certification related to industrial coatings is required.
3–5 years of experience in industrial coating inspection or application.
Strong knowledge of protective coatings for structural steel and industrial applications.
Familiarity with AMPP/SSPC, NACE, ASTM and related industry standards.
Experience using inspection tools like DFT gauges, surface profile gauges, dew point meters, and environmental monitoring gear.
Knowledge of spray application processes and painting equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect coating-related activities: surface prep, blasting, cleaning, and profiling of steel.
Verify environmental conditions prior to and during coating application.
Inspect coating materials for compliance with datasheets, specs, approved systems, and standards.
Check mixing, thinning, recoat intervals, and curing of coatings.
Measure and document DFT, WFT, surface profile, and other inspection parameters.
Inspect stripe coats, primers, intermediates, topcoats, touch-ups, and repairs.
Coordinate or perform holiday/continuity and adhesion testing when required.
Conduct final appearance inspections and verify system quality.
Identify non-conformances, document deficiencies, and verify corrective actions.