Senior Coatings Inspector (CIP‑3): Specs, Failures, Audits

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality control across projects. You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and guide Level 1/2 inspectors while advising owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance needs.

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

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification current.
• Coating failure investigation experience desired.

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; calibrate acceptance standards.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure analysis

Quality management

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality control across projects. You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and guide Level 1/2 inspectors while advising owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance needs.

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