Senior Coatings Inspector III - Failure & Systems Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. You will lead failure investigations, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise junior inspectors.

Expertise in AMPP CIP Level 3 and broad coatings experience are essential for advising owners and engineers on system selection and long-term maintenance.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification current with 8+ years coatings inspection including supervision.
• Coating failure investigation experience.
• 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; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life and maintenance planning.

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Tools

AASHTO R18 quality system

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. You will lead failure investigations, audit applicators and suppliers, and supervise junior inspectors.

Expertise in AMPP CIP Level 3 and broad coatings experience are essential for advising owners and engineers on system selection and long-term maintenance.