Senior Coatings Inspector III, AMPP CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, to review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, investigate coating failures, audit applicators, and advise on coating system selection and maintenance.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3, 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision, and strong failure investigation experience; PCS is a plus.

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.

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 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

Quality management

Specification writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, to review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, investigate coating failures, audit applicators, and advise on coating system selection and maintenance.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3, 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision, and strong failure investigation experience; PCS is a plus.