Senior Engineering Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Description

• Clean / maintain equipment and perform site clean up
• Working outdoors on a year-round basis on various construction sites.
• Trains other Technicians
• Attend project meetings alone without supervision
• Documentation of daily activities and testing results and preparation of field reports.
• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results
• Performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Works utilizing drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other), and provides assessment of data through reporting
• Performing observations and testing of construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel placement, fireproofing and asphalt.
• Make detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results
• Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Performing field and laboratory testing of soil samples and concrete specimens.
• Interface with contractors and clients.

Requirements

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Experience performing field and/or laboratory construction materials testing
• ACI/ICC/WisDOT certifications are preferred
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
• Ability to climb occasionally
• H.S. Education or Equivalent, preferred with 5 or more years of related experience required or Bachelors Science Degree from accredited engineering /ABET school and 0-2 years of experience.
• Must be able to read and understand work plans
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Must have Basic Math, Calculator and Computer Skills
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.

Benefits

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance