Senior Coatings Inspector - AMPP CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

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

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required, with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision; Coatings Specialist PCS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification current.
• PCS preferred; broad industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test 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

Auditing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Tools

AASHTO R18 quality system

Job description

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

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required, with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision; Coatings Specialist PCS is a plus.