Entry-Level Construction Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek • La Porte, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Field Technician to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in La Porte, Texas. This role offers a career opportunity in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek-PSI is a leading US-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, offering services such as construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• 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, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift
• Must pass a hair follicle drug test (La Porte office is a petrochemical office)

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months construction/laborer experience
• Construction Materials Testing experience highly desired
• Plant access

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED