Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP Level 3

Construction Material Testing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to lead coating inspections across projects, reviewing and writing specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements. You will investigate failures, conduct audits of applicators and suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, guiding maintenance planning and system selection.

The role requires AMPP/NACE CIP Level 3 (current) with 8+ years in coatings inspection, including supervision.

Qualifications

• CIP Level 3 certification (AMPP/NACE) is required and current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• Experience in coating failure investigations.
• PCS credential is a strong plus; 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, lab coordination, and written finding.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection leadership

Field oversight

Audit coating applicators

Coating system knowledge

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to lead coating inspections across projects, reviewing and writing specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements. You will investigate failures, conduct audits of applicators and suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, guiding maintenance planning and system selection.

The role requires AMPP/NACE CIP Level 3 (current) with 8+ years in coatings inspection, including supervision.