Coatings Inspector I: Field QC & Compliance

Construction Material Testing; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic coating inspections under a CIP Level 2/3 inspector. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document each step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year in industrial coatings, with comfort around blasting operations. Meticulous with instruments and logs.

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 before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standards.
• Measure wet/dry film thickness and check for holidays/defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life.
• Maintain daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

AMPP CIP Level 1

Coatings inspection

Instrument reading

Record keeping

Tank/structure work

Tools

Coating gauges

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic coating inspections under a CIP Level 2/3 inspector. You will verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document each step on tanks, structures, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year in industrial coatings, with comfort around blasting operations. Meticulous with instruments and logs.