Sr. Coatings Inspector Tanks

GFT is seeking a Sr. Coatings Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Long Island, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to work on tank related projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Coatings Inspector, you will support municipal water tank inspection projects throughout Long Island, NY. This role is ideal for someone with AMPP/NACE certification and hands on field experience in water tank or related municipal infrastructure inspection. This position requires traveling throughout Long Island, NY for municipal water infrastructure projects

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform field inspections of elevated and ground water storage tanks, including surface preparation and coatings application.
• Document daily job-site activities through detailed written reports and comprehensive photographic records.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Communicate findings clearly with project managers, contractors, and agency personnel.
• Support multiple active construction or rehabilitation projects as needed.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Experience working on municipal water infrastructure projects in the Northeast region.
• AMPP certification: CIP Level I min
• Strong understanding of coatings systems, surface preparation standards, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to produce thorough daily inspection reports and photographic records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Windows-based reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capability to climb ladders, access elevated tanks, and enter confined spaces as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and use inspection tools and equipment on job sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with AMPP QP-5 requirements and reporting.
• Knowledge of steel structures and corrosion control methods.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Long Island, NY 
Working Hours: Construction Hours
Employment Status: Full-time

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