Laboratory Lead - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•Maryland Heights, MO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Lead Technician to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in St. Louis, Missouri. This role supports the Building and Construction business by coordinating, managing, monitoring, and performing assigned laboratory testing. The ideal candidate will effectively manage and perform necessary testing while providing exceptional customer service. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (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

High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years' experience working in a material testing laboratory
ACI Certification
Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and basic computer knowledge
Moderate lifting required as part of day-to-day job functions
ACI, FDOT, ICC and/or NICET level 1 certifications required to manage an CMEC accredited laboratory

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
Experience managing a construction materials laboratory is highly
ACI or MoDOT Certifications in any of the following: Concrete Strength, Aggregate Base, Aggregate Testing
CTQP Certified LBR Testing Certificate

Responsibilities

Enter data gathered from laboratory tests into reports
Maintain and develop laboratory testing programs
Handle laboratory equipment, including performing equipment calibrations and tracking equipment maintenance
Must understand ASTM standards, AASHTO, and USACE documentation
This position will require the physical laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with applicable ASTM procedures
Technical competence to interpret and effectively communicate test procedures, specifications and results with team members, customers, consultants, and specifiers
Complete knowledge and understanding of all equipment, test methods / methodology and applicable specifications associated with areas of responsibility
Experience and skills that facilitates an understanding of computers and software to perform the job duties efficiently and effectively