Senior Coatings Inspector III CIP Level 3 - Failure Analysis

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. You will review systems, advise owners and engineers, and supervise junior inspectors, applying AMPP CIP Level 3 credentials.

The role emphasizes fault investigations, audits of applicators and suppliers, and developing acceptance standards. Travel and weather-driven schedules apply.

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 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

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Field judgment

Failure investigation

Technical writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. You will review systems, advise owners and engineers, and supervise junior inspectors, applying AMPP CIP Level 3 credentials.

The role emphasizes fault investigations, audits of applicators and suppliers, and developing acceptance standards. Travel and weather-driven schedules apply.