Coatings Inspector I — Field Work & Per Diem

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Coatings Inspector I to verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document coating work on tanks and structures. You progress under a senior inspector, ensuring accurate records and compliance with SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year of industrial coatings experience; travel may be required, and safety procedures are emphasized.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification current.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable working in tanks, on structures, near blasting and spray ops.
• 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 SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standards.
• Measure wet film and dry film thickness; check holidays and defects.
• Maintain daily coating inspection log and photograph each stage.

Skills

Industrial coatings experience

Attention to detail

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 Certification (AMPP/NACE)

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Texas seeks a Coatings Inspector I to verify surface prep, measure film thickness, and document coating work on tanks and structures. You progress under a senior inspector, ensuring accurate records and compliance with SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ year of industrial coatings experience; travel may be required, and safety procedures are emphasized.