Engineering Field Technician - Construction

Intertek•Tacoma, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineering Field Technician I to join their Building & Construction team in Tacoma, WA. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner needed to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world, going beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products to be a Total Quality Assurance Provider. Their purpose is bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Engineering Field Technician I is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Requirements

1+ year experience in construction industry
Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally and be able to walk/stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
Ability to work over night hours and off shift
Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
Valid Enhanced Driver’s License and reliable driving record
Valid Passport if Enhanced Driver's license is not available
Ability to pass NAVFAC and USACE background checks for access to US Navy and Army/Air Force installations

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Some Construction Materials Testing experience
ACI certification or other construction related certifications

Responsibilities

Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
Utilize drawings, specifications, and diagrams
Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Prepare and submit detailed daily field reports containing site observations and test results