Coatings Inspector I | AMPP CIP Level 1 – Path to Level 2

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections of protective coating work under supervision. You will verify surface prep to SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step for tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Qualification includes a current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year in industrial coatings. Role involves travel to project sites, maintaining logs, and strict adherence to safety and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions (temp, humidity, dew point) before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standard.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness; check holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life per datasheet.
• Maintain daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Ambient conditions

Surface prep verification

Film thickness measurement

Documentation

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections of protective coating work under supervision. You will verify surface prep to SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step for tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Qualification includes a current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year in industrial coatings. Role involves travel to project sites, maintaining logs, and strict adherence to safety and