Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Coating Inspector in Baltimore, MD. This is a full-time contract Field Based assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Coating Inspector

As a Coating Inspector, you will provide critical support for field construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality control across pipeline and gas distribution operations. Working with a small team of inspectors, this role requires someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in making field-level decisions while monitoring contractor crews, verifying regulatory compliance, and ensuring proper coating application per client specifications.

As a Coating Inspector YOU will:

· Monitor contractor crews to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
· Verify compliance with OSHA regulations and 49 CFR Part 192 requirements
· Participate in safety briefings and promote safety culture on job sites
· Inspect pipe coatings to ensure proper preparation and application per client specifications
· Review coating materials for compliance with project requirements
· Direct corrective actions when coating deficiencies or non-compliance issues are identified
· Maintain accurate daily documentation of field operations and inspections
· Assess coating quality throughout the application process
· Ensure adherence to specifications and industry standards
· Document field operations and inspection findings
· Work collaboratively with a small team of inspectors
· Communicate effectively with contractor crews, supervisors, and client representatives

YOU are the ideal Coating Inspector candidate if you have:

· 5-10 years of experience in utility, pipeline, or related industries
· Experience with poly pipelines
· NACE CIP Level 1, 2, or 3 certification (as required by the client)
· Strong knowledge of OSHA and 49 CFR Part 192 compliance requirements
· Experience overseeing contractor crews and documenting field operations
· Ability to assess coating quality and ensure adherence to specifications
· Detail-oriented with strong attention to quality control
· Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
· Confidence in making field-level decisions
· Strong communication and documentation skills
· Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
· Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

It's a BONUS if you have:

· API 1169 certification
· Experience with natural gas distribution projects
· Advanced NACE certifications beyond CIP Level 1
· Experience with specific coating systems and technologies

About Our CLIENT:

Our Client is a national engineering and consulting firm with over 3,100 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, and recognized as an ENR Top 20 Power Sector design firm, they bring deep expertise in power delivery, generation, renewables, telecommunications, and field services. With a culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and work-life balance, they offer comprehensive employee benefits such as flexible remote work options, generous PTO, and health and retirement plans. Their mission centers on exceeding client expectations while making a positive impact on the industries and communities they serve.

Who WE Are:

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.