Senior Coatings Inspector & Technical Lead

Construction Material Testing

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a senior Coatings Inspector III responsible for leading protective coatings across projects. You will review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements while investigating failures and auditing applicators and suppliers.

The role requires AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 with 8+ years in coatings inspection, supervision, and failure analysis.

Qualifications

AMPP (NACE) CIP Level 3 certification, current.
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 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.