Coatings Inspector I – AMPP CIP Level 1 (Field)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under guidance from senior inspectors. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

The role includes measuring ambient conditions, maintaining logs, and ensuring records match batch data. Training leads toward CIP Level 2 with company sponsorship.

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

CIP Level 1 certification

Industrial coatings experience

Tank/structure work

Instrument precision

Record keeping

Tools

Coatings thickness gauge

Humidity/temperature meter

Surface profile gauge

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under guidance from senior inspectors. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

The role includes measuring ambient conditions, maintaining logs, and ensuring records match batch data. Training leads toward CIP Level 2 with company sponsorship.