Senior Coatings Inspector: Specs, Audits & Failures

Construction Material Testing

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Coatings Inspector III to serve as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications and inspection plans, investigate failures, audit applicators and coating suppliers, and supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors.

This role requires AMPP CIP Level 3 certification and 8+ years of coatings inspection experience with supervision.

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current
8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred
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 their acceptance standards
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning