Senior Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Senior Field Technician to join its Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in San Antonio, Texas. The role supports the architectural, engineering, and construction industry by performing construction materials testing, project-specific observations, inspections, and assessment data collection under general supervision. Testing may include soil and concrete. The technician reads and interprets plans, drawings, specifications, and diagrams; observes site activities using specific methods; performs assigned tasks; and interprets results. The role also attends project meetings independently and communicates with clients and project teams. Work may require off-shift hours, overtime, weekends, outdoor work in varying weather, and frequent lifting or movement of 30–50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Previous Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections experience.
Experience performing field inspections on commercial, transportation, municipal, or industrial projects.
Experience preparing detailed field reports and communicating findings to clients and project teams.
At least one of the following certifications: ICC Commercial Building Inspector or ICC Certified Building Inspector; ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector (SI) or ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector; ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician or ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector (SI); ICC Soils Special Inspector (SI) or NICET Level II in Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing, or Soils; ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector (SI) or ICC Fire Inspector.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
Ability to work independently and interact professionally with clients, contractors, and project teams.
Ability to work off-shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30–50 pounds frequently and occasionally handle more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, climb, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more of the listed certifications.
TXAPA certifications: Level 1A HMA Plant Production Specialist, Level 1B HMA Roadway Specialist, or SB102 Field Specialist.
Proven ability to manage projects independently and attend project meetings without supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform construction materials testing, including soil and concrete testing.
Conduct project-specific observations and inspections and provide assessment data under general supervision.
Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams, and construction documents.
Observe site activities, perform testing and inspection tasks, and interpret results.
Attend project meetings independently and communicate findings effectively with clients and project teams.
Prepare detailed field reports and communicate findings to clients and project teams.