Coatings Inspector I — Field QA & AMPP CIP1

Construction Material Testing; Wilmington (DE); 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 higher-level inspectors. You will verify surface preparation per SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions and film thickness, and document every coating step on tanks, structures, pipes, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in coatings inspection or application, with readiness to work around blasting and

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification is required.
• 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 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 data sheet.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage of the work.

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under the direction of higher-level inspectors. You will verify surface preparation per SSPC/NACE standards, measure ambient conditions and film thickness, and document every coating step on tanks, structures, pipes, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in coatings inspection or application, with readiness to work around blasting and