Senior Laboratory Technician

Overview

Perform soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete testing and supervise lab staff.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspection
• lab testing
• equipment calibration
• quality control
• report generation
• staff supervision

Tasks

-Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed. -Performs testing and measurements with the direction of project manager, lab manager or supervisors. -Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project. -Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration. -Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications. -Assists with generating and the preparation of final laboratory reports and furnishes to project manager upon review and approval by the laboratory manager. -Furnishes draft testing reports. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor. -Assists with supervising lab technicians, coordination of staffing needs, and daily work schedules. -Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, daily. -Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results. -Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements.

Requirements

• aci certification
• microsoft office
• high school
• driver's license
• problem solving
• astm experience

What You Bring

-Possesses effective written, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients, and outside agencies. -Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited to the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab-related materials, up to 50 pounds. -Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record. -ACI Strength Testing Technician, Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician (Level 1 and 2), and Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certifications or ability to obtain certifications immediately. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). -Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers. -Requires a high school diploma or equivalent -Has the knowledge to learn and demonstrate the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards. -Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision. -ACI, NICET, CALTRANS, ICC; preferred, but not required -Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and masonry is ideal but not required. -Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks. -Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.

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Benefits

-On-the-job training will be available.

About Nv5

-offers a broad spectrum of engineering, consulting, and technical services -focuses on infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, operating on large-scale projects across the globe -expertise spans civil engineering, building systems, water resources, and environmental services -helps clients with everything from large infrastructure development to specialized environmental solutions -notable projects include transportation networks, utilities, water treatment facilities, and urban developments -continues to expand through strategic acquisitions, bringing more expertise into the fold -known for leveraging advanced technologies and innovative solutions to deliver high-quality results

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