NACE Coating Inspector – Field Travel (US)

CANEIL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CANEIL is seeking NACE/AMPP Coating Inspectors for a 12-week contract to conduct atmospheric coating inspections on pipelines across the United States. The role requires extensive travel, approximately six days per week and 10 hours per day, with field work at various locations.

Applicants with NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1–3 certification are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include documenting conditions, collecting measurements, and ranking priority repairs while

Qualifications

• Current NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1/2/3 certification is required.
• Experience inspecting pipelines and oil/gas infrastructure or similar assets.
• Ability to identify, document, rank, and communicate coating defects and corrosion concerns.
• Experience using field inspection equipment such as ultrasonic thickness gauges, pit gauges, and DP tools.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the United States and work six days a week, 10 hours per day when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct atmospheric coating and corrosion inspections at pipeline locations across the United States.
• Inspect above-ground and exposed pipeline assets, including excavation sites.
• Perform visual examinations for coating deterioration, corrosion, pitting, and mechanical damage.
• Collect ultrasonic thickness and pit-depth measurements as required.
• Document findings in the client’s data-management system with references and rankings.
• Assist in determining repair requirements and priorities.
• Maintain complete inspection records and field reports.
• Coordinate with CANEIL, client reps, field crews, and contractors.
• Ensure inspection equipment is operational and calibrated.
• Travel between inspection locations and work extended field schedules.

Skills

Coating inspection knowledge

Independent work style

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Ultrasonic thickness gauge

Dry-film thickness gauge

Surface-preparation inspection tools

Camera-enabled mobile phone

Job description

CANEIL is seeking NACE/AMPP Coating Inspectors for a 12-week contract to conduct atmospheric coating inspections on pipelines across the United States. The role requires extensive travel, approximately six days per week and 10 hours per day, with field work at various locations.

Applicants with NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1–3 certification are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include documenting conditions, collecting measurements, and ranking priority repairs while