Senior Coatings Inspector & Quality Lead

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III with broad expertise in protective coatings to lead specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements for complex projects.

The role involves investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, ensuring adherence to SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards while advising owners on system selection and maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 8+ years in coatings inspection and supervision.
• Experience in coating failure investigation.
• AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.
• Broad coatings experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure.

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 systems, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

CIP Level 3

Coatings inspection

Inspector supervision

Failure investigation

Auditing suppliers

Specification writing

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III with broad expertise in protective coatings to lead specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements for complex projects.

The role involves investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and supervising Level 1 and 2 inspectors, ensuring adherence to SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards while advising owners on system selection and maintenance planning.