QA/QC Manager – AMPP Certified (Industrial Coatings)

Location: Chesapeake, VA (with travel to multiple job sites)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established industrial coatings company based in Chesapeake, Virginia, with decades of experience supporting industrial and marine projects. They are known for their commitment to safety, quality, and integrity—and are looking to add a skilled QA/QC Inspector to their growing team.

What You’ll Do
As a QA/QC Inspector, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring coating projects meet the highest quality standards. You’ll work closely with field teams to verify surface preparation, coating application, and inspection activities in accordance with AMPP/SSPC standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect surface preparation and coating application to ensure compliance with project requirements and AMPP standards

• Monitor and document environmental conditions before and during coating operations

• Measure and record surface profile, cleanliness, and coating thickness

• Identify and document coating defects such as holidays, pinholes, runs, sags, or contamination

• Complete daily inspection reports and final quality turnover documentation

• Maintain calibration records for inspection equipment

• Track coating batch numbers and inspection checkpoints

• Support and reinforce quality requirements with painters and blasters

What We’re Looking For

• AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CCI) Level 2 or higher

• 3–5 years of experience inspecting industrial or marine coatings

• Strong understanding of surface preparation and coating standards

• Experience with NAVSEA or USACE specifications

• Background working in a QP-1 / QS-1 environment, including audit support

• Ability to read and interpret coating specifications and drawings

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check, obtain base access, and travel as needed

Nice to Have

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Work Environment

• Industrial job sites, including marine environments

• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and wear required PPE

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation based on experience and certification

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Training and certification reimbursement