Senior Coatings Inspector - CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III—the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating system selection. The role includes supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, auditing applicators and coating suppliers, and conducting failure investigations.

The position requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification and 8+ years of coatings inspection

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current.
8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coating failure investigation experience.
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.
Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.
Writes specifications and findings that hold up with owners, applicators, and manufacturers.

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.