Coatings Inspector I: Field Tank & Steel Verification

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection tasks under the direction of senior inspectors. The role involves verifying surface prep, measuring ambient conditions, and documenting coating processes on tanks, structures, and pipes in Texas.

Requirements include current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings inspection. The job emphasizes meticulous data collection, accurate logs, and adherence to SSPC/NACE standards.

Qualifications

• AMPP 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 (temperature, humidity, dew point) before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to the specified 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's data sheet.
• Keep the daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage of the work.

Skills

Coatings inspection

AMPP CIP Level 1

Surface prep verification

Thickness measurement

Documentation

Tools

Thickness gauge

Surface profile measurement instrument

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection tasks under the direction of senior inspectors. The role involves verifying surface prep, measuring ambient conditions, and documenting coating processes on tanks, structures, and pipes in Texas.

Requirements include current AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings inspection. The job emphasizes meticulous data collection, accurate logs, and adherence to SSPC/NACE standards.