Senior Coatings Inspector & Technical Lead

Construction Material Testing

Burlington (VT)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III to lead coating projects, write specifications, supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors, and advise owners on system selection and life-cycle planning. The role requires current CIP Level 3 with 8+ years of coatings inspection experience, including supervision, and preferred PCS credential.

Expect field evaluations, failure investigations, and audits of applicators and suppliers.

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.