Senior Coatings Inspector & Failure Analysis Lead

Construction Material Testing

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

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 plans, investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and coating suppliers, and advising owners and engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification is required; 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision, with coating failure investigation

Qualifications

8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
AMPP CIP Level 3 certification is required, with current status.
Coating failure investigation experience.
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 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.