Senior Field Technician

ECS Ltd • Innovation, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician to join their Manassas team. The company, ECS Group of Companies (ECS), founded in 1988, is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. It is employee-owned with over 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities nationwide. ECS is highly ranked in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, Top 200 Environmental Firms, and Zweig Group's Hot Firm List. In this role, the technician will collaborate and develop with experienced project management professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in the Field Services department, with opportunities for professional development and incentives for skill advancement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience
• High School diploma or GED
• 2 basic certifications plus 4 advanced certifications
• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance
• Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – Mileage will be reimbursed
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and company policies
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops
• Strong math skills with the ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
• Basic knowledge of MS Office
• US Military ranks E-4/E-5 (IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications")

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement on construction sites
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of other senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers
• Conduct routine field tests for soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections
• Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required
• Develop skills in documentation and prepare field reports that document site observations for field work performed
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers
• Keep supervisor and project teams informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing
• Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices
• Support you in further enhancing your professional skills
• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development with additional incentives
• Support for further enhancing professional skills
• Encouragement for continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities
• Mileage will be reimbursed for suitable transportation for use on job sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED