Coatings Inspector I: Field QA & Prep (AMPP CIP-1)

Construction Material Testing; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. The role involves verifying surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measuring ambient conditions and surface profile, and documenting each coating stage on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Qualifications include current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ years in industrial coatings, comfort around blasting and spray operations, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standards.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness; check holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life against data sheets.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Gauge reading honesty

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. The role involves verifying surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measuring ambient conditions and surface profile, and documenting each coating stage on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Qualifications include current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, 1+ years in industrial coatings, comfort around blasting and spray operations, and