Senior Coatings Inspector: Specs, Audits & QA

Construction Material Testing

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Coatings Inspector III to serve as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans. You will investigate coating failures, audit applicators and suppliers, supervise Level 1–2 inspectors, and advise owners and engineers on coating systems, service life, and maintenance.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification and 8+ years of experience in

Qualifications

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coating failure investigation experience.
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.