Coatings Inspector — Rail & Bridge Infrastructure

Mannik Smith Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Coating Inspector to support major rail, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects in the New York area. You will monitor surface preparation, coating application, and quality control to ensure compliance with project specs and AMPP requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience inspecting coatings on bridges or heavy civil structures, and holds AMPP CIP Level I or equivalent, OSHA 30, and MS Office proficiency. Some night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of coating inspection/bridge painting experience.
• AMPP CIP Level I or equivalent certification.
• OSHA 30 certification obtained within the last 5 years.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specs and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and field reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify completion of surface preparation and painting on site.
• Review contractor submittals including payrolls and DBE/MBE/WBE updates.
• Coordinate with inspectors to review invoices and progress payments.
• Navigate sites with varying terrain and access.
• Provide timely updates to MTA personnel in urgent situations.
• Maintain safety and quality procedures per contract guidelines.
• Document work using standard inspection reports and records.
• Ensure compliance with LIRR procedures for design and construction.
• Attend required MTA safety trainings and maintain certifications.
• Coordinate flag protection and track outage planning as needed.
• Read and interpret contract specs and MPT drawings.

Skills

Coatings inspection

AMPP CIP Level I Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Artheon is seeking a Coating Inspector to support major rail, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects in the New York area. You will monitor surface preparation, coating application, and quality control to ensure compliance with project specs and AMPP requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience inspecting coatings on bridges or heavy civil structures, and holds AMPP CIP Level I or equivalent, OSHA 30, and MS Office proficiency. Some night/weekend work may be required.