Special Inspector - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•Fairfax, VA

16h•Onsite

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 Senior Field Technicians to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in our Chesapeake, VA 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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Senior Technician is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Requirements

5+ years’ of related materials testing experience required
At least one of the following certifications is required: ACI Field, ATTI Field, ICC Reinforced Concrete, and ICC Soils Special Inspector OR ACI Special Inspector
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
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, including hot and cold temperatures
Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
Ability to work over night hours and off shift

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Other industry specific certifications

Responsibilities

Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
Read and Interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams
Maintain and calibrate standard equipment
Perform complex assignments; use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with client and project teams