Senior Coatings Inspector III: Specifications & Failure Analysis

Construction Material Testing

Topeka (KS)

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 to lead coating inspections across projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements, and investigate failures with field and lab coordination.

You will audit applicators, supervise junior inspectors, and advise owners on coating systems and maintenance strategies. Qualified candidates have CIP Level 3, 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision, and optional PCS.

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) 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; calibrate acceptance standards.
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.