Senior Coatings Inspector: Specs, Failures & Leadership

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating system choices and quality.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3, current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; coating failure investigation experience; PCS preferred.

Qualifications

• AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification required and current.
• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• Experience with coating failure investigations across multiple environments.
• Ability to write coating specifications and QC plans that withstand owner/auditor review.

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

Inspection planning

Tools

AMPP/NACE standards

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Coatings Inspector III, the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, responsible for reviewing and writing coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and advising owners and engineers on coating system choices and quality.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3, current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision; coating failure investigation experience; PCS preferred.