NACE Coating Inspector
About the job
- Knowledge and skills relating to the application of protective coatings to pipelines, fabricated piping, and storage tanks.
- Familiarity with and experience in applying protective coatings, operating test equipment, monitoring coating application, and enforcing company, industry, and manufacturer specifications.
- Familiarity with safety standards applicable to coating applications under OSHA Construction Industry Standards.
- At least two years of experience in the application or inspection of coatings in the petroleum or chemical industries, or one year of coating application or inspection experience plus NACE CIP Level 1 or SSPC PC1 Level 1 certification.
- Perform assigned routine tests on materials, services in process, or finished projects and compare results with company quality standards.
- Report test results to the supervisor for analysis and necessary action.
- Perform visual inspections for obvious defects.
- Perform detailed visual inspections when necessary to determine product or service quality where limits are not clearly defined.
- Identify defective work and help implement corrective actions.
- Record inspection results on forms or charts and report the number of defects found.
- Post and maintain forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.
- Maintain facility quality records when acting as a quality control department clerk.
- Verify that all materials used in the job assignment comply with client company requirements.
- Coordinate with the Repair/Cut-Out Welding Inspector, non-destructive testing personnel, and the contractor's representative to ensure that no repairs or cutouts are coated and lowered in.
- Ensure that all specifications and safety standards are followed.
- Record and report material usage and waste.
- API 1169 certification is strongly preferred and may be required depending on the project or client assignment.
About the company
EnSiteUSA provides a full range of pipeline-focused services for the oil and energy industry, including project management, engineering, surveying, land rights, and inspections. Its work involves coordinating and delivering these services across a project’s lifecycle to support pipeline projects and related infrastructure. The company differentiates itself as a mid-size, full-service provider with a long track record since 1989, emphasizing leadership, accountability and integrity to build client confidence and deliver reliable results. Its goal is to continually earn client trust and excitement for its people and services while pursuing steady improvements in innovation and excellence.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Founded
1989
Get referred to EnSiteUSA
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2026 website update signals active positioning around advanced project management and analytics.
- The Oregon 230-mile pipeline history demonstrates capability on complex, high-value infrastructure.
- Kansas replacement work shows demand for aging-network rebuilds and compression upgrades.
What critics are saying
- EnSiteUSA's customer base centers on gas pipelines, exposing it to FERC permitting delays.
- Its website cites older projects, with limited verifiable 2025-2026 external momentum.
- Pipeline decarbonization and power-sector shifts can erase core demand within several years.
What makes EnSiteUSA unique
- EnSiteUSA owns niche FERC 7(c) pipeline engineering, design, and EPCM expertise.
- EnSiteUSA shows multi-state scale through Oregon, Kansas, Michigan, and Mexico project histories.
- EnSiteUSA markets GIS-mapped project management software, adding workflow visibility beyond traditional engineering firms.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?