Senior Coatings Inspector, AMPP CIP Level 3

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings across multiple projects. You will review specifications, write inspection/test plans, and advise on coating systems and quality requirements. Requires CIP Level 3 and extensive supervision experience.

You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise junior inspectors while directing field evaluations and lab coordination. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience conducting or coordinating coating failure investigations.
• Ability to review and write coating specifications and inspection/test plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures with field evaluation, sampling, and coordination with labs.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors; train staff.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Specification writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings across multiple projects. You will review specifications, write inspection/test plans, and advise on coating systems and quality requirements. Requires CIP Level 3 and extensive supervision experience.

You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise junior inspectors while directing field evaluations and lab coordination. Travel to project sites is expected.