Senior Coatings Inspector III - Lead Quality & Failure

Construction Material Testing; Parkersburg (WV); 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. The role involves investigating failures, auditing applicators, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, with advisory input to owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance.

Required CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification required and current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervisory experience.
• PCS credential preferred; broad industrial coating experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and written finding.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
• Supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Specifications writing

Auditing

Quality management

Education

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. The role involves investigating failures, auditing applicators, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, with advisory input to owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance.

Required CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS preferred.