Senior Coatings Inspector – Spec & Failure Expert

Construction Material Testing

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 157,046,000 - 214,906,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to oversee protective coatings tasks on multiple projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements, guiding technical decisions and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will investigate coating failures, coordinate field sampling with labs, audit coating applicators and suppliers, and mentor Level 1–2 inspectors while aligning with owners and engineers on system

Qualifications

8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Experience in failure investigations and coatings systems.
Writes specifications and findings that hold up with owners and applicators.

Responsibilities

Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, lab coordination, and written findings.
Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
Supervise and develop Level 1 and 2 inspectors across projects; calibrate acceptance standards.
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.