Senior Coatings Inspector: Specs, Failures & Leadership

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specification reviews, inspection plans, and quality requirements on critical projects. You will manage failure investigations, coordinate lab work, and audit applicators to ensure compliance with SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards.

You will supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, develop checking criteria, and advise owners on coating system selection, service life, and long-term maintenance; travel to site as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• CIP Level 3 certification currently held.
• Coating failure investigation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, lab coordination, and 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 systems and maintenance.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Supervision

Failure investigation

Quality auditing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

Tools

SSPC/NACE standards

AMPP standards

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating specification reviews, inspection plans, and quality requirements on critical projects. You will manage failure investigations, coordinate lab work, and audit applicators to ensure compliance with SSPC/NACE/AMPP standards.

You will supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, develop checking criteria, and advise owners on coating system selection, service life, and long-term maintenance; travel to site as needed.