Coatings Inspector I: Field Quality & Compliance

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

Job summary

Construction Materials 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, verifying surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measuring ambient conditions and surface profile, and documenting every step of the coating application on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Responsibilities include recording ambient conditions, verifying preparation and film thickness, and ensuring batch

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 gauge readings.

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 inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Instrument accuracy

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Job description

Construction Materials 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, verifying surface preparation against SSPC/NACE standards, measuring ambient conditions and surface profile, and documenting every step of the coating application on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Responsibilities include recording ambient conditions, verifying preparation and film thickness, and ensuring batch