Lead Coatings Inspector II – Tanks, Pipelines & Bridges

Construction Material Testing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector II to lead inspection of protective coatings on industrial, water, and infrastructure projects. You will plan hold points, verify surface prep, application, and cure, and sign off at each hold point.

The role includes adhesion and holiday testing, defect disposition, and supervising Level 1 inspectors on larger projects. You will write inspection and nonconformance reports and represent the program to owners and applicators.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 2 certification, current, with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Experience on tank linings, pipelines, water/wastewater, or structural steel coatings.
• Knowledge of SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards.
• Must be able to stop an out-of-spec application and document it for closure.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on active jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Plan inspection hold points and testing from coating specs and manufacturer data.
• Verify surface prep, application, and cure with sign-off at hold points.
• Perform adhesion, holiday, and cure testing.
• Dispost defects and specify repairs.
• Supervise Level 1 inspectors on larger projects.
• Write inspection and nonconformance reports.
• Represent the inspection program to owner and applicator.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

AMPP CIP Level 2 certification

SSPC/NACE standards knowledge

Tools

Film thickness mapping

Adhesion testing equipment

Holiday testing equipment

Surface preparation standards

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector II to lead inspection of protective coatings on industrial, water, and infrastructure projects. You will plan hold points, verify surface prep, application, and cure, and sign off at each hold point.

The role includes adhesion and holiday testing, defect disposition, and supervising Level 1 inspectors on larger projects. You will write inspection and nonconformance reports and represent the program to owners and applicators.