Portsmouth, Virginia, United States · On-site
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Coating Inspector to join our team. In this vital role, you will ensure that all coated products meet rigorous quality standards and regulatory requiremenNACE (now AM…
Skills: Surface Preparation Inspection, Environmental Monitoring, Wet Film Thickness Measurement, Dry Film Thickness Measurement, Holiday Testing
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$18/hr
General LaborerJob Summary Structural Mechanical is seeking a dependable, hardworking General Laborer to support our ship repair services team. This position assists skilled tradespeople with a variety of tasks on ship r…
Skills: Material Handling, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Site Preparation, Demolition
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States • On-site
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The inspector monitors surface preparation and protective coating applications to prevent corrosion on industrial and marine structures. Key duties include measuring ambient conditions, verifying coating thickness, and conducting defect testing to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Candidates must hold a NACE (AMPP) or NBPI certification to perform quality control inspections. Experience with industry standards such as SSPC, ASTM, and NAVSEA is required for reporting and compliance.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Coating Inspector to join our team. In this vital role, you will ensure that all coated products meet rigorous quality standards and regulatory requiremenNACE (now AMPP) or NBPI (Naval Basic Paint Inspector) Coating Inspector monitors surface preparation and protective coating applications to prevent corrosion on industrial or marine structures..
Surface Prep & Environmental Monitoring: Inspect abrasive blasting and measure ambient conditions like temperature, humidity, and dew point.
Coating Application Inspection: Verify wet film thickness (WFT) during application and measure dry film thickness (DFT) using non-destructive tools after curing.
Defect Testing: Conduct holiday (pinhole) testing, adhesion testing, and surface profile measurements.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure work adheres to project specifications, industry standards (AMPP, SSPC, ASTM), and naval requirements (NAVSEA for NBPI); maintain detailed daily quality control logs.
Experienced Shipyard and Industrial Repair, Maintenance, and Fabrication
With over 100 years of combined experience, SMS is your trusted source for full-service repair, installation, maintenance, and fabrication in the marine and industrial sectors. Specializing in steam, fuel oil, lube oil, chemical, saltwater and freshwater hydraulic systems, and crane systems. SMS personnel are also trained in pneumatic controls, valve actuation, valve and pump maintenance, and hydraulic flushing. Our team of technicians, mechanics, and QA personnel work together to remove, repair, reinstall, align, and hydro test these systems. We also operate a full-service valve and pumps repair facility. We perform repairs, testing, and installation on nearly every type of valve and pump and are experienced with gate valves, globe valves, relief valves, boiler safety valves, swing check valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, pressure/vacuum valves, and duplex strainers. We remove, service, and install temperature and pressure control valves, operators, controllers, piston pumps, centrifugal pumps, wastewater pumps, fire-main pumps, lube oil pumps, and feed pumps from a diverse range of manufacturers. Our machine shop also provides all the necessary support for fabrication, inspection, repair, and testing of the equipment we service and sell.
Offices: 1320 London Blvd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704, US
Experienced Shipyard and Industrial Repair, Maintenance, and Fabrication
With over 100 years of combined experience, SMS is your trusted source for full-service repair, installation, maintenance, and fabrication in the marine and industrial sectors. Specializing in steam, fuel oil, lube oil, chemical, saltwater and freshwater hydraulic systems, and crane systems. SMS personnel are also trained in pneumatic controls, valve actuation, valve and pump maintenance, and hydraulic flushing. Our team of technicians, mechanics, and QA personnel work together to remove, repair, reinstall, align, and hydro test these systems. We also operate a full-service valve and pumps repair facility. We perform repairs, testing, and installation on nearly every type of valve and pump and are experienced with gate valves, globe valves, relief valves, boiler safety valves, swing check valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, pressure/vacuum valves, and duplex strainers. We remove, service, and install temperature and pressure control valves, operators, controllers, piston pumps, centrifugal pumps, wastewater pumps, fire-main pumps, lube oil pumps, and feed pumps from a diverse range of manufacturers. Our machine shop also provides all the necessary support for fabrication, inspection, repair, and testing of the equipment we service and sell.
Offices: 1320 London Blvd, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704, US
