Coatings Inspector I – AMPP CIP Level 1 (Field)

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface prep, measure ambient conditions and film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

Responsibilities include recording readings, maintaining logs, and ensuring adherence to SSPC/NACE standards.

Qualifications

• AMPP 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

AMPP CIP Level 1

Documentation

Field measurements

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You will verify surface prep, measure ambient conditions and film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

Responsibilities include recording readings, maintaining logs, and ensuring adherence to SSPC/NACE standards.