Field Coating Inspector — Pipelines & Facilities

Redbud Partners LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbud Partners LLC is seeking a Coating Inspector I to support QA/QC for pipelines, facilities, and related infrastructure. You will ensure coating activities meet project specs, manufacturer recommendations, and industry standards while preparing inspection and testing documentation.

The role requires AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector credentials, strong communication, and ability to work independently in remote construction environments with travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read construction drawings, isometrics, coating specs and ITPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently in remote construction environments.
• AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform coating inspection activities on new construction, maintenance, and integrity-related projects.
• Monitor and verify surface preparation activities and coating application processes.
• Inspect aboveground piping, buried pipelines, valves, fittings, structural steel, and facility equipment.
• Measure and document ambient conditions, surface profile, WFT, DFT, cure conditions, and holiday testing.
• Conduct adhesion testing when required and verify compliance with specs and client standards.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, deficiency reports, testing records, and project documentation.
• Identify coating deficiencies and communicate findings to supervision and quality management.
• Coordinate with construction crews, coating contractors, weld inspectors, and client representatives.
• Travel to various pipeline spreads, facilities, and construction sites as required.

Skills

Coating inspection

Documentation

Reading drawings

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Coating inspection certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

TWIC Card

OSHA 10/30

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Redbud Partners LLC is seeking a Coating Inspector I to support QA/QC for pipelines, facilities, and related infrastructure. You will ensure coating activities meet project specs, manufacturer recommendations, and industry standards while preparing inspection and testing documentation.

The role requires AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector credentials, strong communication, and ability to work independently in remote construction environments with travel to multiple sites.