Senior Coatings Inspector - Specs, Failures & Lead Auditor

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior coatings inspector to lead coating projects across sites. You will review and write specifications, oversee inspection plans, and coordinate failure investigations with field and lab teams.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection, plus experience auditing applicators and suppliers. Travel to project sites and guidance to owners on system choices and maintenance are typical.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
• Coating failure investigation experience.
• AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred.

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

Inspection supervision

Quality management

Tools

AMPP CIP Level 3

PCS preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior coatings inspector to lead coating projects across sites. You will review and write specifications, oversee inspection plans, and coordinate failure investigations with field and lab teams.

Requirements include AMPP CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection, plus experience auditing applicators and suppliers. Travel to project sites and guidance to owners on system choices and maintenance are typical.