Lead Coatings Inspector III, CIP Level 3 — Specs & Failures

Construction Material Testing

Pawtucket (RI)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects: reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans, investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and coating suppliers, and advising owners and engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

Certifications: AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required, with 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision; AMPP Protective Coatings

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current
8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision
Coating failure investigation experience
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred
Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings
Writes specifications and findings that hold up with owners, applicators, and manufacturers

Responsibilities

Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements
Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and the written finding
Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors
Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects; calibrate acceptance standards
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning