Senior Coatings Inspector & Specifications Expert

Construction Material Testing

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to serve as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects.

You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements; investigate coating failures; audit applicators and coating suppliers; supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors; advise owners and engineers on coating systems and maintenance planning.

Qualifications

8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision
CIP Level 3 certification currently active
Coating failure investigation experience
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 acceptance standards
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning