What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coating Inspector Location: Los Angeles,CA position at PMCS Group, Inc.?
COATING INPECTOR - LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of related standards from the American National Standard Institute (ANSI), NACE International (NACE), Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), NSF International (NSF), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), etc.
- Familiarity with but not limited to standard test practices for coating work surface preparation techniques, coating inspection instrumentation, measurements of film thickness, protection of surfaces, use and application of fillers, adhesion testing, spark testing, etc.
- Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders and applicable confined space regulations.
- Applicable SSPC & NACE Level 2 or 3 certifications with a minimum of 10 years experience. NACE Level 2 must be under the supervision of a NACE Level 3 supervisor who will review and sign off on reports.
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions and other contract documents.
- Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions.
- Previous experience on inspection of coating work related but not limited to penstocks, valves, storage tanks, waterlines and bridges.
- Knowledge of cathodic protection systems.
- Under the oversight and direction of PW Section Heads, Supervisors of Contract Construction, Head Construction Inspectors, Resident Engineers or Construction Managers, Welding Inspector may be assigned to bridge construction, bridge seismic retrofit, retaining wall, water tank, water line and other projects during and in support of welding operations as needed for quality assurance. Welding Inspector may be assigned individual projects or serve as an extension of PW staff on Public Works or permitted projects. Welding Inspector may also be assigned to one of five PW Permit Offices.
- Preparation of inspection reports.
- Perform inspections of coating works and the related practices such as but not limited to surface preparation, film thickness, protection of surfaces, application of fillers, adhesion testing, spark testing, instrument verification, etc.; perform oversight and enforcement of compliance with the contract documents for the coating of various Department waterworks, bridge, and flood control projects/facilities being constructed/restored by contractors under contract with the Department.
- Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Project Management Division III staff and other affected Department Divisions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agencies, contractors, and the public.
- Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records and other required documentation.
