Senior Coatings Inspector III: Spec & Failure Analysis Lead

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings programs across projects, writing specifications, inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on system selection and quality requirements.

The role includes supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, auditing applicators and suppliers, and performing failure investigations. CIP Level 3 certification and 8+ years in coatings inspection are required, with PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in coatings inspection with supervision.
• Experience investigating coating failures.
• 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 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

Inspection supervision

Failure investigation

Quality auditing

Technical writing

Stakeholder advisory

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 Certification

PCS preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings programs across projects, writing specifications, inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on system selection and quality requirements.

The role includes supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, auditing applicators and suppliers, and performing failure investigations. CIP Level 3 certification and 8+ years in coatings inspection are required, with PCS preferred.