Coatings Inspector I (AMPP CIP Level 1)

Construction Material Testing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Nashville is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform on-site inspection of protective coatings on tanks, structures and piping under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface preparation, measure film thickness, ambient conditions, and document every step in the inspection log.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings, with meticulous instrument use and accurate record-keeping.

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

Coatings inspection

Surface preparation verification

Instrument reading accuracy

Record keeping

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Nashville is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform on-site inspection of protective coatings on tanks, structures and piping under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface preparation, measure film thickness, ambient conditions, and document every step in the inspection log.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings, with meticulous instrument use and accurate record-keeping.