Senior Coatings Inspector III - AMPP CIP-3 Expert

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

Job summary

Construction Materials Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings oversight across projects: reviewing and writing specifications and inspection plans, investigating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required; failure analysis experience and a Protective Coatings Specialist credential are strong pluses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection/test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, lab coordination, and written findings.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
• Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspection

Quality auditing

Problem solving

Tools

AMPP/NACE CIP Level 3

Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS)

Job description

Construction Materials Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings oversight across projects: reviewing and writing specifications and inspection plans, investigating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 is required; failure analysis experience and a Protective Coatings Specialist credential are strong pluses.