Senior Coatings Inspector III — CIP Level 3, Spec & Failures

Construction Material Testing

Fayetteville (NC)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Materials Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. You will investigate failures, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, guiding coating system selection and maintenance planning.

Required CIP Level 3 certification with 8+ years in coatings inspection; experience in failure investigations is essential; PCS is a plus.

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
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, lab coordination, and written findings
Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors
Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning