Senior Coatings Inspector III: Specs, Failures & Leadership

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior coatings inspector to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. Expect responsibilities including failure investigations, audits of applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1/2 inspectors.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS preferred. Experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings is essential.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) 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.

Skills

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

8+ years coatings inspection

Coating failure investigation

PCS preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior coatings inspector to lead coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements across projects. Expect responsibilities including failure investigations, audits of applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1/2 inspectors.

The role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS preferred. Experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings is essential.