Senior Coatings Inspector | Systems & Failures Expert

Construction Material Testing

Pearl City (HI)

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 serve as the senior authority on protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specs, inspection plans, and QA requirements, and oversee Level 1–2 inspectors.

Travel to field sites with per diem is common; strong writing and advisory skills are essential. Qualified candidates hold AMPP/NACE CIP Level 3, have 8+ years in coatings inspection including supervision, and bring experience across industrial,

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.
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 acceptance standards.
Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.