Senior Laboratory Technician

NV5 • San Diego, CA

1d • $30 - $45

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
The Senior Mobile Job Site Laboratory Technician performs construction materials testing on soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete in compliance with industry standards such as AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO, and Caltrans Test Methods. The senior lab technician demonstrates competence in all laboratory methods. The senior lab technician aids in supervision of laboratory staff, while also aids in the coordination and review the work conducted by laboratory personnel. The senior laboratory technician reports to and is under the general supervision of the laboratory manager and or location manager.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks.
• ACI Strength Testing Technician, Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician (Level 1 and 2), and Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certifications or ability to obtain certifications immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and masonry ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with supervising lab technicians, coordination of staffing needs, and daily work schedules.
• Performs testing and measurements with the direction of project manager, lab manager or supervisors.
• Assists with generating and the preparation of final laboratory reports and furnishes to project manager upon review and approval by the laboratory manager.
• Has the knowledge to learn and demonstrate the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements.
• Furnishes draft testing reports. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project.
• Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work including but not limited the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab related materials, up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
• Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, on a daily basis.
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.
• Possesses effective written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients and outside agencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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