Senior Coatings Inspector – Oversight & Failure Analysis

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III who leads protective coatings on projects, reviews and writes specifications and inspection plans, and mentors Level 1 and 2 inspectors. The position requires AMPP CIP Level 3 and extensive supervision experience.

You will advise owners and engineers on coating systems, audit applicators and suppliers, and ensure SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards compliance within a strict quality program; some travel is required.

Qualifications

• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification required and current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• Coating failure investigation experience.
• Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, laboratory coordination, and written findings.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Audit experience

Leadership

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III who leads protective coatings on projects, reviews and writes specifications and inspection plans, and mentors Level 1 and 2 inspectors. The position requires AMPP CIP Level 3 and extensive supervision experience.

You will advise owners and engineers on coating systems, audit applicators and suppliers, and ensure SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards compliance within a strict quality program; some travel is required.