AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance · 2 days ago
Senior Technical Auditor
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance is seeking a Senior Technical Auditor responsible for leading and executing Accreditation audits. The role involves conducting audits, delivering training, mentoring new auditors, and supporting business development efforts for the QP Business Development team.
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Responsibilities
Conduct field, shop, shipyard and office audits of organizations (e.g. coating contractors, blast and paint shops, coating inspection firms) to verify compliance with AMPP-SSPC qualification procedures (e.g. QP 1. QP 2, QP-3, QP 5, QP 8, QS 1, QN 1 and others) and associated administrative programs IAW the Auditor SOP. (Minimum of 65 audits per year and submit audit reports in a timely manner in the required format
Audit in-house AMPP QP contractor or shop training programs as assigned. Verify contractor in-house instructor(s) compliance with AMPP QP administrative procedures and adherence to technical content (e.g., ASTM D3276 and ASTM D6237)
Proctor AMPP Craftworker Certification Exams (e.g. C-7, C-12, C-13, CAS, ACAS, CCA) in conjunction with Accreditation audits, as approved by the Education and Certification Departments
Instruct AMPP Education Courses that the Senior Auditor is qualified by Education to instruct, in accordance with Education policies, primarily on site for QP accredited entities in conjunction with QP audit trips
Verify audited companies are compliant with current industry standards as cited in contracts, specifications, regulations, product data sheets, etc
Represent AMPP Accreditation at industry meetings/conferences regarding technical and regulatory issues, as assigned. Present to facility owners, consulting engineers, coating and prime contractors, labor and trade organizations, etc., the merits and requirements of AMPP’s accreditation program
Assist the Program Director by mentoring new audit hires during their initial on-the-job training period. This includes conducting On the Job training in the field and reviewing and critiquing audit reports prepared by new hires
Provide emergent technical and administrative support to the staff in the absence of the Program Director
Support AMPP Accreditation Management to improve and implement the development, implementation and administration of all QP accreditation programs. This includes related IT systems, review of existing and alternative audit reporting systems and updates to audit plan checklists when accreditation standards are introduced or revised
Ability and experience to work remotely with an extremely high degree of autonomy and responsibility to complete audits on time using a predetermined format without daily direct supervision
Qualification
Required
AMPP CIP Level III or AMPP Protective Coating Specialist certification in good standing
AMPP C3/C5 certifications are required and must be attained within the first 60 days of employment
OSHA 30-hour training is required and must be attained within the first 60 days of employment
Specialty certifications and training such as AMPP SSPC Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI Level 2), Metalizing Inspector Endorsement, QCS training are also required
Meet the experience requirements of the AMPP/SSPC Competent Person/Supervisor for Industrial Structures
Minimum of ten (10) years full time experience in the industrial coatings industry, preferably conducting technical quality or safety audits, coating and lining inspections services or related work
Complete a two-day (16 hour minimum) course on the Principles of Auditing or Director approved alternative technical auditor training
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Must possess a specific level of communication skill both verbal and written
Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet software
Preferred
OCAT and SCAT training is desirable
Experience in using Microsoft Office and industry-related software is desirable
Demonstrated personnel management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate staff performance and provide direction, is highly desirable
Company
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Protecting what matters.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
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Eliina Lizarraga
Senior Director, Media, Publishing and Sales
Recent News
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