Senior Coatings Inspector - Failures, Specs & Audits

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years of coatings inspection with supervision, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 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.

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

AMPP CIP Level 3

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Quality management

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years of coatings inspection with supervision, and willingness to travel to project sites.