Coatings Inspector I – AMPP CIP L1 (Field Tech)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under senior oversight. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, record ambient conditions, and document each step of coating application on tanks and structures.

The role requires current CIP Level 1 certification, about 1+ year of coatings experience, and meticulous instrument use and record-keeping. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification, current.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable working in tanks, on structures, and around blasting and spray operations.
• Meticulous with instruments and records.
• Honest about what the gauge reads.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to the specified SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standard.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness and check for holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life against the manufacturer's data sheet.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage of the work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Instrument reading

Safety awareness

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Wet film thickness gauge

Dry film thickness gauge

Thermometer

Humidity meter

Dew point meter

Surface profile comparator

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under senior oversight. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, record ambient conditions, and document each step of coating application on tanks and structures.

The role requires current CIP Level 1 certification, about 1+ year of coatings experience, and meticulous instrument use and record-keeping. Equal opportunity employer.