Senior Coatings Inspector III — Spec & Failure Expert

Construction Material Testing

Clarksville (TN)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III who acts as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements; investigating coating failures; auditing applicators and suppliers; and advising owners and engineers on system selection and life-cycle maintenance.

This role supervises Level 1 and 2 inspectors, calibrates acceptance standards, and advances the coatings practice; travel to

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.