Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP Level 3

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

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, and advising owners and engineers on coating systems.

The role supervises Level 1 and 2 inspectors, audits applicators, coordinates failures investigations, and contributes to maintenance planning; travel to sites with per diem as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification required, current.
• PCS preferred; broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.
• Ability to write coating specifications and findings that withstand scrutiny by owners, applicators, and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection 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

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Specification writing

Field evaluation

Auditing/assessing suppliers

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating systems.

The role supervises Level 1 and 2 inspectors, audits applicators, coordinates failures investigations, and contributes to maintenance planning; travel to sites with per diem as assigned.