Intern

Intertek•El Paso, TX

15d•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 Intern to join our Building & Construction team in El Paso, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career. 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 you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree program at an accredited University
Valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
Must be able to read and understand work plans
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
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to climb occasionally

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
Operate testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting
Work utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams
Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks
Make detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Communicate effectively with client and project teams
Assist in classifying soil samples and various geotechnical laboratory testing
Assist in preparing work order for construction material testing
Provide back-up support for other department administrative staff
Perform data entry maintenance in company systems