Senior Coatings Inspector & Specifications Lead

Construction Material Testing

Rochester (MN)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings programs across projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements, while investigating failures and coordinating field and lab activities.

You will supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, audit applicators and suppliers, and advise owners/engineers on coating systems, service life, and maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
CIP Level 3 certification required, current.
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.
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.
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.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Quality auditing

Maintenance planning

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Tools

AMPP/ NACE standards knowledge

Job description

You will supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, audit applicators and suppliers, and advise owners/engineers on coating systems, service life, and maintenance strategies.

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