Entry-Level Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•Corpus Christi, TX

3d•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 a Construction Materials Testing Technician to join their Building & Construction team in Corpus Christi, Texas. 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 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. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Their broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The Field Technician role performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Must be able and willing to travel within three hours to other cities to assist with materials testing
Must be able to perform heavy lifting up to 80lbs.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED, and/or College Degree
2 years' work experience in construction
Previous construction materials testing experience
Third party certifications related to construction material testing (ACI, ICC, and/or Asphalt Certifications)

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures
Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting
Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams
Uses specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks
Makes detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results
Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results
Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results
Communicates effectively with client and project teams
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