ICC Special Inspector - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•Kansas City, KS

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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 ICC Special Inspector to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Kansas City, Kansas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. 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 services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The ICC Special Inspector is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project-specific observations and inspection duties under general supervision. 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 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

2+ years of construction materials testing inspection experience
ICC certifications – concrete, masonry and soils
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
Must have basic math, calculator, and computer skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
Ability to read plans and specifications
Ability to work off shifts and overtime
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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Operate testing equipment and conduct testing, (example: soil, concrete, or other) and provide an assessment of data through reporting
Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Maintain and calibrate standard equipment
Make detailed observations and give the interpretation of results
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Communicate effectively with client and project teams