Coatings Inspector - Field Quality & Compliance (AMPP CIP1)

Construction Material Testing; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, and document each coating stage on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ year in industrial coatings, and meticulous use of gauges.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification required.
• 1+ year in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable working around tanks, blasting and spray operations.
• Meticulous with instruments and records.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE standards.
• Measure wet and dry film thickness and check for holidays/defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life per datasheets.
• Maintain daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Wet film thickness gauge

Dry film thickness gauge

Surface profile gauge

Thermometer/Hygrometer

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, and document each coating stage on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ year in industrial coatings, and meticulous use of gauges.