Coatings Inspector III Lead | AMPP CIP3 | Specs & Failures

Construction Material Testing

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coatings specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. The role involves investigating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and guiding inspectors under a field-driven, safety-conscious framework.

The ideal candidate has CIP Level 3 certification with 8+ years in coatings inspection, including supervision, and prefers PCS endorsement.

Qualifications

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coating failure investigation experience.
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.
Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.

Responsibilities

Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and the written finding.
Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects; calibrate acceptance standards.
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.