Coatings Inspector I - Field Quality & Measurements

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is hiring a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You'll verify surface preparation, measure ambient conditions, and document every step of the coating process on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, current, and at least 1 year in industrial coatings application or inspection.

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.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness and check holidays and defects.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing, and pot life against the manufacturer's data sheet.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage of the work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 Certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Construction Material Testing is hiring a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspections of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. You'll verify surface preparation, measure ambient conditions, and document every step of the coating process on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 1 certification, current, and at least 1 year in industrial coatings application or inspection.