Materials Testing Technician III

Terracon•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Materials Testing Technician III performs field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. The technician communicates with project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and others about site conditions, project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results. The role also transports identified material samples to the laboratory for further testing and analysis, and prepares written and digital reports for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. The technician maintains and cleans equipment, vehicles, and work areas; may help schedule and dispatch technicians; and follows strict safety and quality standards. This role requires proficiency in multiple field-testing, inspection, and/or laboratory-testing areas. Depending on project needs, the technician may train lower-level technicians or lead other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent training and related experience.
Experience using a laptop computer and Microsoft Word and Excel.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
For materials work, ACI certification in one or more of the following: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
Certification in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
For steel work, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or ASNT Level II certification for structural steel and/or nondestructive testing services.
For facilities work, relevant certification for the services or project requirements, such as Registered Roofing Observer (RRO).
Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in two or more of the following areas: NICET Level II Construction Materials Testing in asphalt, concrete, or soils; NICET Level II Geotechnical in construction, laboratory, exploration, or generalist; ICC certification in two or more listed categories; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); or ASNT Level II certification in more than one listed nondestructive testing area.
Other national, regional, state, or local materials-related certifications requiring experience and a written examination may be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials in accordance with training and specified procedures.
Communicate site conditions, project requirements, testing and inspection requirements, and results to project managers, engineering technicians, client and contractor representatives, and other relevant personnel.
Transport material samples and associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
Prepare and submit written and digital reports documenting data and observations as work is performed, for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
Provide clear documentation of findings and results, and perform basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communicating or submitting results.
Communicate information to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
Maintain and calibrate equipment, and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
May assist with scheduling and dispatching technicians to project sites.
May train lower-level technicians and lead other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
Follow safety rules and requirements, complete pre-task planning, and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.