Laboratory Engineering Technician I

Terracon•Tulsa, OK

19d

About The Position

Perform laboratory testing and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. The role works under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals and involves basic testing and observation duties, primarily performing soils and aggregate testing in a laboratory environment. The technician documents findings and results, communicates information to the Project Manager, and discusses data accuracy in preparation for submittal. Documentation and results are submitted as directed by the Lab Manager. The position provides progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments. The technician communicates with project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others as applicable about construction sites, project requirements, testing, observation and inspection requirements, and results. The role also involves preparing and submitting written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager, maintaining and cleaning equipment, vehicles, and work areas, and potentially assisting with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites. Strict safety standards and quality requirements must be followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Nice To Haves

Obtain internal Soils Certification within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

Assist with tasks and perform basic testing and observation duties under close supervision of higher-level technicians or staff professionals.
Perform soils and aggregate testing in a laboratory environment.
Document findings and results clearly.
Communicate information to the Project Manager and discuss data accuracy in preparation for submittal.
Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Lab Manager.
Prepare and submit written and digital reports and observations for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Communicate with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractor representatives, and others regarding construction sites, project requirements, testing, observation and inspection requirements, and results.
Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas; maintain assigned equipment.
May assist with scheduling and dispatch of technicians to project sites.
Follow safety rules and practices and other project safety requirements; perform pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Participate in progressively increased training and responsibility in work assignments.