Field Coatings Inspector – Shipboard

Kymera International; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays and PTO

FSA/HSA with dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a Shipyard Quality Coatings Inspector to join our field service team. Based out of Norfolk, VA or Houston, TX, you will inspect coatings and supervise surface preparation on naval and commercial vessels, with up to 75% travel to US and international sites.

You will report to the Quality & Safety Manager and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD, ISO, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Coating Inspector (NACE/AMPP/NBPI) with knowledge of coating materials and application techniques.
• Strong inspection documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel 75%+ domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface inspection and coating evaluation on equipment and structures.
• Use precision gauges and data loggers to verify surface prep and coating thickness.
• Interpret military specifications, ISO 9001/AS9100D, and related quality standards.
• Maintain calibration programs in line with ISO/ANSI/NCSL Z540.
• Document results, communicate findings to clients and team, and support corrective actions.

Job description

Kymera International is seeking a Shipyard Quality Coatings Inspector to join our field service team. Based out of Norfolk, VA or Houston, TX, you will inspect coatings and supervise surface preparation on naval and commercial vessels, with up to 75% travel to US and international sites.

You will report to the Quality & Safety Manager and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD, ISO, and organizational standards.