Senior Coatings Inspector - AMPP CIP-3 Leader

Construction Material Testing; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, audit applicators, and advise owners and engineers on system selection and quality requirements.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 and 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision. Strong failure investigation experience and PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• CIP Level 3 certification current, with 8+ years in coatings inspection and supervision.
• Coating failure investigation experience.
• PCS preferred; broad coatings experience across industries.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and written findings.
• 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.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Specifications writing

Quality standards

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, audit applicators, and advise owners and engineers on system selection and quality requirements.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 and 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision. Strong failure investigation experience and PCS preferred.