Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Desired 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

Roles and Responsibilities:

Under the oversight and direction of Department Section Head, Construction Inspectors, Resident Engineers, Area Supervisors or Consultant Construction Managers on projects requiring a coating inspector.

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.