Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III who serves as the authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements while advising owners and engineers on system selection and life cycle.

You will supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, investigate coating failures, audit applicators, and coordinate field sampling, testing, and reporting under SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards; travel and outage schedules apply.

Qualifications

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision.
Experience investigating coating failures and conducting field and lab coordination.
PCS preferred; broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.
Ability to write specifications and findings that withstand review by owners and applicators.

Responsibilities

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