Senior Coatings Inspector | AMPP CIP3 | Specs & Failures

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee protective coatings across projects, reviewing specifications and inspection plans, investigating failures, auditing applicators and coating suppliers, and advising owners/engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

This role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification currently, with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision; PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
• AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and the written finding.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
• Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects; calibrate their acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Audit of applicators

Specifications writing

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee protective coatings across projects, reviewing specifications and inspection plans, investigating failures, auditing applicators and coating suppliers, and advising owners/engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

This role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification currently, with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision; PCS preferred.