Geotechnical Driller Assistant

Intertek•Memphis, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Geotechnical Driller Assistant - Memphis, Tennessee PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Driller Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Memphis, Tennessee office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry! 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. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. What are we looking for? The Driller Assistant role assist Driller to perform various drilling activities. Examples include: soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Requirements

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
Requires basic math skills
Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks in a safe manner
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up 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