Senior Coatings Inspector III — CIP Level 3 Expert

Construction Material Testing; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans, and advising owners and engineers on system selection and quality.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; PCS preferred. Travel to project sites and leadership of Level 1-2 inspectors are expected.

Qualifications

• AMPP 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 and test 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 their acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

AMPP CIP Level 3

8+ years experience

Coating failure investigation

Supervision of Level 1-2 inspectors

PCS preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans, and advising owners and engineers on system selection and quality.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; PCS preferred. Travel to project sites and leadership of Level 1-2 inspectors are expected.