Coatings Inspector

S&ME, Inc. • Wilmington, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is looking for an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our Metals team out of Wilmington, North Carolina, as a Coatings Inspector. With no two days alike, you'll build skills that matter and leave your mark on the safety of the structures that shape our community. Build Your Career. Own Your Future. At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to: Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options, 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution, 401(k) with employer match, PTO with rollover, Maternity/Parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work, Employee recognition & credential incentive programs, $2,000 referral bonuses and more! Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced: As a Coatings Inspector, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our projects by visually inspecting structural steel, including bolted and welded connections. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing, surface preparation, and industrial coating application experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
• Active industry-related certifications: AMPP Level I or Level II CIP Certification
• Active industry-related certifications: Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, is a plus.
• Additional certifications, a plus: ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
• Additional certifications, a plus: Level II for UT, PT, MT certification
• Additional certifications, a plus: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or working towards

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and record surface preparation activities performed by contractors.
• Juggle testing assignments across projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.
• Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibration; can include managing field and laboratory equipment inventories, formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.
• Craft detailed reports to effectively communicate findings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED