Coatings Inspector I – Precision Tank & Structure Inspector

Construction Material Testing; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material 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. You will verify surface prep, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ years in coatings inspection, with comfortable work around blasting and spray operations.

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 (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

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Instrument reading

Safety awareness

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 1 certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Construction Material 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. You will verify surface prep, measure ambient conditions, film thickness, and document every step on tanks, structural steel, pipe, and concrete.

The role requires CIP Level 1 certification and 1+ years in coatings inspection, with comfortable work around blasting and spray operations.