Senior Coatings Inspector III | AMPP CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specification writing, inspection plans, and QA across projects. You will audit applicators, investigate failures, and advise owners and engineers on coating systems and long-term maintenance.

Requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; PCS preferred. Travel as needed; compensation ranges from $55 to $75 per hour across industrial, water/wastewater, marine and

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification is required and currently valid.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervisory role.
• PCS is preferred and strengthens candidacy.

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/engineers on coating systems.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Tools

SSPC/NACE standards

AASHTO R18 quality system

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specification writing, inspection plans, and QA across projects. You will audit applicators, investigate failures, and advise owners and engineers on coating systems and long-term maintenance.

Requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; PCS preferred. Travel as needed; compensation ranges from $55 to $75 per hour across industrial, water/wastewater, marine and