AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector

Description

To monitor and inspect the work of Contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for bridge structure coatings under the direction of the Construction Manager. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and excellence.

Requirements

Essential Functions (Under the direct supervision of a Certified Coatings Inspector)

• Monitor and the Contractor's coating operations to ensure compliance with contract documents. 
• Takes field measurements of pay items. 
• Maintains daily diaries. 
• Assist senior inspection staff with coatings testing, documentation, and project record keeping. 
• Perform routine inspection activities under the direction of the Construction Manager or Senior Coatings Inspector. 
• Report observed deficiencies, safety concerns, and non-conforming work to senior project staff. 
• Learn and apply contract plans, specifications, agency requirements, and inspection procedures. 
• Assist with project documentation, materials tracking, and quantity verification. 
• Attend project meetings and participate in discussions regarding inspection findings and project progress.

Competencies

• Effective communication both written and orally with Contractor and project staff.
• Task and time management.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional field environment. This role routinely uses standard coatings inspection equipment such as DFT gauges, sling psychrometers, surface temperature gauges, visual comparators, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb fixed and mobile ladders; work at elevated heights in excess of 150 feet; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will be based on project requirements.

Travel

Travel is expected based on project needs and client requirements. Employees may be required to travel and work on projects throughout Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, and other locations as needed. 

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Successful completion of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic Coatings Inspector Program. 
• 0-2 years of bridge coatings inspection experience. 
• Ability to perform coatings inspection activities under the direction of a Senior Coatings Inspector or Construction Manager.

Additionally, shall have basic knowledge of:

• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications
• State and federal environmental and safety guidelines and regulations
• Use of contract management software including Site Manager

Required to have and maintain the following certifications:

Certification - Issuing Agency

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control - VDOT Approved Provider

10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA

Basic Coasting Inspector - AMPP

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Basic Coatings Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:

• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software
• Familiarity with Site Manager & Plan Grid software.
• Read and interpret Structure and Bridge plans and specification.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Communicate with the agency and contractor personnel and the general public.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

QCS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.