Special Inspector - Construction Materials Testing

Intertek•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Special Inspector – Portland, Oregon Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Special Inspector to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Portland, Oregon . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. What are we looking for? The Special Inspector is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project-specific observations, and inspection duties under general supervision. Salary & Benefits Information In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. What you’ll do:

Requirements

5 years’ special inspection and / or construction materials testing experience experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
Ability to work off shifts and overtime
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up 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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent
ACI certifications - Level I, Concrete Construction Special Inspector
ICC certifications in Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Post Tension Concrete and Steel Inspector

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and calibrate testing equipment and conduct soil and/or concrete testing and provide an assessment of data through reporting
Utilize drawings, specifications and diagrams
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks and complex assignments
Make detailed observations, give interpretation of results, maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Communicate effectively with client and project teams and attend project meetings