Senior Coatings Inspector III - Failure Analysis Lead

Construction Material Testing

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to lead coatings quality across projects, writing specifications and inspection plans, and guiding owners and engineers on system selections. The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision, and experience with failure investigations and audits of applicators.

A PCS credential is preferred; expect travel to sites, coordination with lab work, and daily collaboration

Qualifications

  • AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification required and in good standing; 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision.
  • Experience in coating failure investigations.
  • AMPP PCS preferred; broad coating experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
  • Investigate coating failures with field evaluation, sampling, lab coordination, and written findings.
  • Audit applicators and coating suppliers; supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors.
  • Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance.

Skills

Coatings inspection
Supervision
Failure investigation
Coatings specifications
Industry standards AMPP/NACE

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to lead coatings quality across projects, writing specifications and inspection plans, and guiding owners and engineers on system selections. The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision, and experience with failure investigations and audits of applicators.

A PCS credential is preferred; expect travel to sites, coordination with lab work, and daily collaboration

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