Liner Inspector Team Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Alabama is seeking a Certified Liner Inspector to support field inspection and quality assurance for geomembrane liner installations across the state. The role requires travel to job sites and ensuring installations meet design specs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

You will lead a team of inspectors, perform visual and instrumental inspections, document deployment and testing, and enforce health and safety standards at sites while coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of liner inspection experience.
• Able to obtain/maintain basic certifications; advanced may be required.
• Must lift at least 85 pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of ASTM testing standards and materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of liner inspectors and serve as primary contact for liner inspections.
• Perform visual and instrument-based inspections of geomembrane liner installations.
• Monitor deployment, seaming, testing, and anchoring processes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Use nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques to inspect seam quality (air pressure tests, vacuum box tests).
• Maintain daily logs, photographs, inspection forms and quality control records.
• Coordinate with construction crews, project managers, and contractors to ensure successful liner installation.
• Report deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards at job sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

CMT techniques

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Liner Inspector to join our team to support field inspection and quality assurance for geomembrane liner installations throughout Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all liner systems are installed according to design specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role requires travel to job sites across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of liner inspectors and be the primary point of contact for liner inspections.
• Conduct visual and instrument-based inspections of geomembrane liner installations at construction and remediation sites.
• Monitor and document the liner deployment, seaming, testing, and anchoring processes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Use nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques (e.g., air pressure tests, vacuum box tests) to inspect seam quality.
• Maintain daily logs, photographs, inspection forms, and quality control records.
• Collaborate with construction crews, project managers, and third-party contractors to ensure successful liner installation.
• Report any deficiencies or non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards at job sites.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on the work performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Good understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.