Senior Coatings Inspector III: Specs, Failures & Audits

Construction Material Testing

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior coatings inspector to oversee protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements, while guiding a team of Level 1 and 2 inspectors and advising owners and engineers on system selection and durability.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current with at least 8 years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.

Qualifications

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current.
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.