NACE/AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector- Part Time

Acuren; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental ins.

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a NACE/AMPP Certified Coating Inspector for a part-time, on-call role in Southern California. Candidates must live in the local market.

Responsibilities include overseeing corrosion control work for pipelines and tanks in potable water and wastewater facilities, working with public agencies, and traveling in Southern California. Certification as AMPP Senior/Coatings Inspector is required, with physical requirements noted. Salary ranges are stated per hour with frequent site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of NACE/AMPP coating inspection experience.
• Familiarity with public agency projects in Southern California and travel regionally.
• Experience supervising corrosion control work and coordinating with cities and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corrosion control work and coordinate with cities and districts.
• Inspect pipelines and tanks for potable water and wastewater facilities.
• Apply coating systems and surface preparation techniques.
• Evaluate new corrosion control technologies for implementation.

Skills

Coating inspection

Supervisory experience

Corrosion control

Field inspection

Surface preparation tools

Coating systems knowledge

Education

AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector

AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector

Tools

Surface preparation tools

Coating systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a NACE/AMPP Certified Coating Inspector. This is a Part-time, On-Call role in Southern California; candidates must live in the local market.

Responsibilities

Ideal experience and knowledge we are looking for:

• Experience in the corrosion control field supporting pipelines and tanks for potable water and wastewater treatment. This experience includes: mitigating corrosion control issues, identifying solutions, and understanding technical requirements for pipeline and tank for potable water and wastewater treatment; use of surface preparation tools, corrosion control techniques and application of coating systems in the pipeline and tank for potable water and wastewater treatment; and/or working with and understanding constraints associated with pipeline and tank for potable water and wastewater treatment level corrosion control and preservation maintenance.
• Experience with new corrosion control technologies and how they may be implemented with pipelines and tanks for potable water and wastewater treatment.
• Supervisory experience managing and overseeing corrosion control work; interfacing with Cities, water and wastewater districts for pipeline and tank for potable water and wastewater treatment, and oversight and inspection of contractor corrosion control maintenance activities.
• Experience in corrosion prevention and control trade.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of NACE/AMPP Certified Coating Inspection experience
• Experience with Southern California Area public agencies, cities, and other public works infrastructure clients.
• Regional travel within Southern California.

Required Certification: Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (formerly NACE CIP Level III with peer review) or Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Certified Coatings Inspector (formerly NACE CIP Level II).

Physical Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth vision, ability to adjust focus, work from a ladder or lift occasionally, safely lift 20 pounds, walk on uneven ground or terrain, work in confined spaces, crawl for extended periods of time, enter 24" diameter space, hearing, work outside (including inclement weather), manual dexterity (to handle small objects, instruments, or gages), wear a respirator, speaking and smelling.

The pay range for this position in California is $40.00 to $60.00 per hour. The base pay offered may be higher or lower, depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.