Senior Coatings Inspector – CIP Level 3 Lead

Construction Material Testing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee protective coatings across projects, reviewing specifications and inspection plans, and advising owners on system selection and quality requirements.

You will investigate coating failures, coordinate lab work, audit applicators, and supervise Level 1/2 inspectors while guiding maintenance planning for optimal service life.

Qualifications

• CIP Level 3 certification required and current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• Coating failure investigation experience.
• AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures through field evaluation, sampling, and coordinating with labs.
• 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 systems, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure analysis

Auditing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee protective coatings across projects, reviewing specifications and inspection plans, and advising owners on system selection and quality requirements.

You will investigate coating failures, coordinate lab work, audit applicators, and supervise Level 1/2 inspectors while guiding maintenance planning for optimal service life.