U.S. Navy Junior Coating Inspectors in Norfolk

Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is recruiting experienced coating inspectors in Norfolk, VA; Mayport, FL; San Diego, CA; Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; and Japan/Pacific Oceana. Candidates willing to travel/temporarily relocate to these locations may also be considered. Elzly is a growing consulting-engineering firm that provides subject matter expertise and technical services for corrosion prevention and control. Our services include assisting our clients with field investigations of corrosion phenomena, research and testing of materials, developing training materials, and development of specifications. Culturally, we focus on providing our customers a valuable service while creating an enjoyable and professional organization, allowing employees maximum opportunity to express their individual talents.

Required Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and one of the following: related military experience, completion of trade/industrial school, or trade experience.

Required Certification: Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Basic Coating Inspector (formerly NACE CIP Level I) with a willingness/ability to obtain AMPP Certified and Senior Certified Coatings Inspector level (formerly NACE CIP Level II and III).

Desired Experience (approximately 2-8 years):

• Experience in the corrosion control field supporting U.S. Navy ship and/or submarine maintenance. This experience includes: mitigating corrosion control issues, identifying solutions, and understanding technical requirements for shipboard HM&E and/or C5I systems and equipment;
• Use of surface preparation tools, corrosion control techniques and application of coating systems on U.S. Navy ships or in the marine industry;
• Working with and understanding constraints associated with shipboard organizational level corrosion control and preservation maintenance.
• Experience overseeing and providing quality control for corrosion control work; interfacing with government, shipyard, and contractor corrosion control maintenance activities; and working with US Navy ship leadership, ship personnel, and program leadership.
• Experience in corrosion prevention and control trade.

Physical Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, colour vision, depth vision, ability to adjust focus, work from a ladder or lift occasionally, safely lift 20 pounds, walk on uneven ground or terrain, work in confined spaces, crawl for extended periods of time, enter 24” diameter space, hearing, work outside (including inclement weather), manual dexterity (to handle small objects, instruments, or gauges), wear a respirator, speaking and smelling.

Salary Range: $20.00-$40.00/hour. Hourly rate is based on experience and certifications.

Elzly offers competitive pay, great benefits, and is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are a 100% employee-owned company, run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of Elzly are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At Elzly, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.