Coatings Quality Manager Lafayette, LA
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Job Location:
Youngsville, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY: The Coatings Quality Manager is responsible for establishing implementing and enforcing quality assurance and quality control programs across all surface preparation and coating application activities. This role ensures compliance with client specifications industry standards and MISTRAS procedures while driving consistency workmanship quality and documentation integrity across field operations. The position partners closely with Operations Safety and quality teams to reduce rework improve execution reliability and strengthen client confidence in coating performance outcomes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
- Lead and enforce coating QA/QC programs across all projects including offshore and field-based work scopes.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications client requirements and applicable standards (SSPC/NACE/AMPP ISO etc.).
- Develop implement and maintain coating inspection procedures ITPs and quality documentation standards.
- Oversee inspection activities including surface preparation environmental conditions coating application and final acceptance.
- Review and approve inspection reports daily logs and turnover documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Interface directly with clients inspectors and third-party auditors on quality matters and project deliverables.
- Support pre-job planning by reviewing specifications identifying risks and defining quality requirements and hold points.
- Conduct field audits and surveillance to ensure adherence to procedures and identify gaps in execution.
- Investigate coating failures non-conformances and rework; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Operations to improve productivity without compromising quality standards.
- Standardize best practices across crews including surface prep methods (UHP abrasive blasting etc.) and coating application techniques.
- Support training and qualification of coating inspectors and field personnel (e.g. NACE/AMPP OQ certifications ect).
- Maintain calibration and compliance of inspection equipment (DFT gauges environmental meters profile gauges etc.).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework improving first-pass yield and enhancing documentation quality.
- Coordinate with NDT and inspection teams to align coating QA with broader integrity and inspection programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or coatings-related certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial coatings with strong emphasis on QA/QC and inspection.
- Current or prior certification such as NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector (Level 2 or 3) or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of surface preparation standards (SSPC-SP NACE) coating systems and application methods.
- Experience working in offshore or heavy industrial environments (oil & gas petrochemical marine etc.).
- Proven ability to interpret client specifications technical data sheets and coating system requirements.
- Strong understanding of environmental controls coating inspection techniques and acceptance criteria.
- Experience with QA documentation turnover packages and audit processes.
- Ability to lead field personnel and influence execution quality without direct authority over crews.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in failure analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Effective communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination.
- Proficiency in digital reporting tools and quality tracking systems.
- Willingness to travel and support field operations as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Frequent lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights in confined spaces and around industrial equipment.
- Ability to stand walk bend and climb as required by maintenance tasks.
MISTRAS Group Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired the employment relationship is At-Will which means that employment can be terminated at any time and for any reason at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group Inc. Human Resources representative.
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Note to Applicants:
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the states workers compensation law.
Initial (if applicable): Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
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MISTRAS Group protects civilization's most critical assets with relentless integrity. All across the world, across industry, facility, and asset, we are your OneSource for Asset Protection Solutions.
