Field Testing Technician II - Building and Construction

Intertek Building & Construction

The Role

Overview

Lead field testing projects, manage crew, collect data, report, perform building envelope testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • field testing
  • data collection
  • report writing
  • equipment operation
  • lift operation
  • test setup

Tasks

-Running equipment on the interior of the buildings and working with customers while testing occurs. -Lead field testing projects, data collection and report writing -Communicate with clients and project team regarding site observations and test preparation on all projects assigned -Provide project planning once on site for needed elements such as water, electricity and access by communicating with clients and project team -Assisting with forensic investigations of building envelope failures (isolation work on exterior) -Operating high reach lift equipment (boom lifts, supported and suspended scaffolding) -Setting up for testing including rough carpentry work to construct test chambers

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • high school
  • associate degree
  • 2+ years
  • driver's license
  • travel 75%

What You Bring

-Effective communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients and subcontractors -Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities and strict deadlines -Willingness to travel (locally and/or overnight) 75% of the time or more -Working knowledge of test methods and standards associated with testing of these systems or the ability to learn and comprehend these standards -High school diploma or GED Equivalent -Technical competency and ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers, both in writing and orally -Ability to routinely lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, bend, crawl, push and pull as needed -Good computer skills – Microsoft Office & Outlook -Associates or higher preferred (related field preferred) -Ability to perform physical work relevant to areas of responsibility and as assigned -Ability to learn the building envelope including wall cladding systems, curtain wall, window and door systems, waterproofing, roofing, etc. and their installation means and methods -2+ years of hands-on experience in commercial construction, building envelope or fenestration -Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, roof levels, etc -Aptitude for working independently and leading a crew on assigned projects -Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Benefits

-Expected to travel with overnight stays (company covers all travel expenses plus per diem)

The Company

About Intertek Building & Construction

-A leading provider of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. -Supports the construction sector through its global network, delivering innovative solutions for a variety of projects. -A history of decades in the industry, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision in building assessments. -Typical projects include structural assessments, materials testing, fire safety evaluations, and environmental compliance testing. -Expertise spans several sectors, ensuring each building and construction project meets the highest standards of safety and performance. -Offers services ranging from product testing to regulatory compliance, helping streamline the process of bringing products to market. -Comprehensive testing solutions trusted by architects, builders, and contractors worldwide. -Operates across multiple continents, with a strong presence in major markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Materials Testing

Environmental Consulting

Building Science Solutions

Industrial Hygiene

Specialty Testing

Structural Steel

Concrete (Cast-in-Place, Field, Precast)

Subgrade and Subsurface Conditions

Soil Percolation Testing

Site Storm Drainage/Detention Systems

Deep Foundation Elements

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug test may be required as a condition of employment.