Field Technical Instructor

Description

• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Provide training on safe-right procedures and construction site safety.
• Lead Risk Assessor
• Under the direction of the Department Manager, develop and enhance training materials, procedures and processes.
• Perform field visits to multiple sites to observe staff, review reporting and testing, and verify safe procedures are being used.
• Train entry-level staff members in basic field test procedures and in report preparation duties.
• Conduct site safety check-ins and safe driving evaluations.
• Advance the training of experienced staff to achieve the technical knowledge and experience necessary to qualify for additional certifications or further develop advanced skillsets.
• Mentor and support the development of staff.
• Support the hiring process by participating in the evaluation of applicants.
• Train staff to maintain, calibrate and operate field equipment/machinery.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Evaluate employee performance using Terracon’s internal certification process and other methods.
• Assist with initial orientation for new employees including preparation of time sheets and the use of Terracon reporting systems.
• May perform project management, quality assurance and/or field testing in addition to training responsibilities.

Requirements

• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with materials testing and inspection.
• Other national, regional, state, and local materials related certifications
• NICET Level III certification in Construction Materials Testing in two or more of the following categories or NICET Level IV in at least one of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete or Soils
• ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 40-Hour Course
• CPR/First Aid Trained
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• In-Situ testing methods (i.e. packer testing, pressuremeter testing, vane shear testing, instrumentation installation, etc.)
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• PTI Level 1 or PTI Level II
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Experience providing training and development to others preferred.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
• Angle drilling experience
• Barge drilling experience
• ACI Certification in one or more of the following areas:
• At least 3 additional preferred certifications below.

Benefits

• DOT Medical Card

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance