Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, investigate coating failures, audit applicators and coating suppliers, and advise owners and engineers on coating system selection and quality requirements.

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification is required, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision. Coatings Specialist PCS is a plus.

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current.
8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coating failure investigation experience.
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.
Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.
Writes specifications and findings that hold up with owners, applicators, and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

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