Senior Coatings Inspector — Specs, Failures & Leadership

Construction Material Testing

Sterling Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III to be the senior authority on protective coatings across projects, reviewing and writing coating specifications and inspection plans, investigating coating failures, auditing applicators and suppliers, and guiding owners and engineers on system selection and maintenance. CIP Level 3 with 8+ years of experience is required.

The role leads Level 1 and 2 inspectors, ensures quality standards, and supports projects from Gulf Coast to

Qualifications

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification, current, with 8+ years of coatings inspection including supervision.
Coating failure investigation experience.
Broad experience across industrial, water/wastewater, marine, and infrastructure coatings.
Writes specifications and findings that hold up with owners, applicators, and manufacturers.

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