Senior Coatings Inspector III - Lead in Failure Analysis

Construction Material Testing; Germantown (MD); 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. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements, and advise owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance.

The role involves investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, calibrating acceptance standards, and coordinating field evaluations,

Qualifications

• AMPP 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, 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

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements, and advise owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance.

The role involves investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, calibrating acceptance standards, and coordinating field evaluations,