Senior Coatings Inspector: Specs, Failures & Audits

Construction Material Testing

Wilmington (DE)

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, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications and ITPs, investigating failures, auditing applicators, and mentoring Level 1 and 2 inspectors. You will advise owners/engineers on system choices and quality requirements.

Pay ranges from $55 to $75 per hour, with weather-driven schedules, night shifts on outages, and travel as assigned.

Qualifications

Current AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Experience in coating failure investigations.
AMPP PCS preferred.
Broad coatings experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure.
Writes specifications and findings that withstand owner/applicator/manufacturer review.

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 Level 1 and 2 inspectors; calibrate acceptance standards.
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.