Infrastructure Coatings Inspector (NY/NJ)

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Coatings Inspector to support industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projects across the New York and New Jersey market. The candidate will inspect coatings from surface preparation through final application, using NACE/AMPP SSPC certifications where available.

Ideal applicants have 2+ years of experience in industrial coating inspection, familiarity with bridges and steel structures, and the ability to document findings clearly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial coating inspection or related construction inspection.
• Experience inspecting bridges, infrastructure, tanks, pipelines, marine structures, or other steel structures preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret project specifications and coating systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of surface preparation, coating application, and final coating systems.
• Verify contractor work complies with project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable standards.
• Conduct and document coating inspections, including surface cleanliness and preparation, surface profile, ambient conditions, WFT/DFT, coating application and curing.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, testing documentation, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, owners, and other inspectors.
• Travel to project sites throughout New York and New Jersey as required.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Documentation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

SSPC certification (preferred)

NACE CIP Level 1 and/or SSPC coating inspection certification

Tools

Coating inspection equipment

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking a Coatings Inspector to support industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projects across the New York and New Jersey market. The candidate will inspect coatings from surface preparation through final application, using NACE/AMPP SSPC certifications where available.

Ideal applicants have 2+ years of experience in industrial coating inspection, familiarity with bridges and steel structures, and the ability to document findings clearly.