Coatings Specialist

Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Coatings Specialist to join our Twin Cities Metro team! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Coatings Specialist who will be responsible for observing and reporting the technical aspects of a coating project and its conformance or deviation from the project specifications in the field while also assisting field engineering activities as needed.

• Perform basic coating inspections on elevated and ground level water storage tanks, water/wastewater plants or other projects consisting of coating rehabilitation/installation, and assist Senior Coatings Specialists and Project Engineers with:
  • Monitor surface preparation and coating application activities daily.
  • Prepare inspection reports and inspection data for projects.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation of inspection activities.
  • Inspecting project sites and evaluating contractor work to ensure conformance to design specifications.
  • Inspect telecom installation/removal projects.
• Assists with engineering field operations as directed.
  • Records quantities and progress of construction activities.
  • Performs material testing procedures and records results.
• Serves as resident project representative for routine construction projects.
• Travels frequently to multiple work sites and other project related locations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as an AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector [CIP Level 1].
• Ability to climb heights over 100 feet.
• Good interpersonal written & verbal communication skills.
• Good time management, organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite. [MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint]
• Ability to work weekends as needed.
• Understands and complies with company safety manual.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $95,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

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Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantional Action Employer including disability and vets.

• Basic Coatings Inspector (required)

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