Coatings Inspector I: Precision Field Inspections

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. The role verifies surface prep against SSPC/NACE standards, records ambient conditions, measures film thickness, and documents every coating step on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings inspection, with comfort around blasting and

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 1 certification is required and current.
• 1+ years in industrial coatings application or inspection.
• Comfortable working around tanks, structures, blasting and spray operations.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record ambient conditions before and during application.
• Verify surface preparation to SSPC/NACE cleanliness and profile standards.
• Measure wet and dry film thickness and check for holidays/defects; document all steps.
• Verify coating materials, batch numbers, mixing and pot life per data sheet.
• Maintain daily coating inspection logs and photograph each stage of work.

Skills

Meticulous with instruments

Record keeping

Education

AMPP CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Coating inspection instruments

Thickness gauges

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector I to perform basic inspection of protective coating work under the direction of a CIP Level 2 or 3 inspector. The role verifies surface prep against SSPC/NACE standards, records ambient conditions, measures film thickness, and documents every coating step on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 1 certification and at least 1 year in industrial coatings inspection, with comfort around blasting and