Senior Coatings Inspector III: Spec, Failures & Leadership

Construction Material Testing

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to serve as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, investigate failures, audit applicators and coating suppliers, and advise owners and engineers on system selection and quality requirements.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification (current) with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience, including supervision; PCS is a

Qualifications

CIP Level 3 certification current with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coatings 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, laboratory coordination, and written finding.
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.