Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP-3 Expert

Construction Material Testing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 214,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Charleston, SC seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III who leads protective coatings programs across projects, reviews and writes coating specs and inspection plans, investigates failures, audits applicators and suppliers, and mentors Level 1 and 2 inspectors.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required; PCS preferred. The role involves advising owners and engineers on coating systems, service life, and maintenance planning, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
• Experience investigating coating failures.
• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification required.

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 Level 1 and 2 inspectors; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Team supervision

Specifications writing

Field investigation

Tools

AMPP/NACE/SSPC standards

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Charleston, SC seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III who leads protective coatings programs across projects, reviews and writes coating specs and inspection plans, investigates failures, audits applicators and suppliers, and mentors Level 1 and 2 inspectors.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required; PCS preferred. The role involves advising owners and engineers on coating systems, service life, and maintenance planning, with travel as needed.