Field / Laboratory Technician

Intertek•Harlingen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Field & Laboratory Technician I-B (ACI Certified) - Harlingen, TX Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Field & Laboratory Technician I-B to join our Building & Construction team in Harlingen, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building & Construction industry while working on a variety of transportation, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services provide quality assurance and risk management solutions that help ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of new developments, existing assets, and facilities. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products; we are a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our purpose is simple: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Intertek is seeking a certified Field & Laboratory Technician I-B to support both field and laboratory testing operations for construction materials projects throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The ideal candidate will possess ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certifications and have experience performing testing on aggregates, concrete, soils, and related construction materials. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy a combination of hands-on field work and laboratory testing while contributing to transportation, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to perform testing in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and client specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of construction materials testing experience or related laboratory experience.
ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 Certification (Required).
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification (Required).
Experience performing both field and laboratory testing of aggregates, concrete, soils, or related construction materials.
Ability to accurately collect, record, and report test data.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel locally to project sites as needed.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in both laboratory and outdoor construction environments.

Nice To Haves

TxDOT Level IA Certification.
TxDOT Level IB Certification.
Asphalt testing certifications and experience.
Additional ACI, NICET, or TxDOT certifications.
Two or more years of field and laboratory construction materials testing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a combination of field and laboratory testing on construction materials including concrete, aggregates, and soils.
Conduct concrete field testing such as slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder fabrication.
Perform aggregate testing in accordance with ACI, ASTM, and AASHTO standards.
Support laboratory operations through testing procedures such as sieve analysis, moisture content determination, specific gravity testing, and other materials evaluations.
Maintain testing equipment and laboratory instruments.
Accurately document and report test results.
Communicate findings to project managers, clients, and project stakeholders.
Ensure materials meet project specifications and applicable industry standards.