Senior Coatings Inspector III – CIP Level 3

Construction Material Testing; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality control across projects. You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors while guiding owners and engineers on system selection and maintenance requirements.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection, including supervision; PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) 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 the 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

Supervision

Field investigations

Technical reporting

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification

Tools

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality control across projects. You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors while guiding owners and engineers on system selection and maintenance requirements.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection, including supervision; PCS preferred.