Senior Coatings Inspector — Specs, Failures & Audits

Construction Material Testing; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings programs, review and craft coating specifications and inspection plans, and advise on system selection and quality requirements.

Required AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; coating failure investigation experience is essential; PCS preferred. Willingness to travel for project-site work across the United States is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years coatings inspection experience including supervisory duties.
• AMPP CIP Level 3 certification current.
• Coating failure investigation experience across multiple sectors.

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; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Quality systems

Field investigation

Auditing

Specification writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

PCS certification preferred

Tools

SSPC standards

AASHTO R18 quality system

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to lead protective coatings programs, review and craft coating specifications and inspection plans, and advise on system selection and quality requirements.

Required AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; coating failure investigation experience is essential; PCS preferred. Willingness to travel for project-site work across the United States is expected.