Technician, Fire Resistance Testing - Building Materials

Intertek•Elmendorf, TX

14h•$18 - $24•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 a Fire Resistance Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Fire Testing. 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 Fire Resistance Test Technician is responsible for responsible for reading, understanding, and interpreting standards and test methods for building products and assemblies to evaluate the performance, safety characteristics, and compliance to applicable standards. You will be interacting with the Site Manager, Department Manager, Team Leads, clients, and various internal departments and staff to determine a scope of work and develop projects to completion. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Previous construction or product installation experience is preferred but an eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and good work attitude are required
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in building construction
Proficient computer skills in addition to excellent written & verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to coordinate and develop multiple projects at one time.
Ability to read and interpret technical standards and specifications
Ability to read and understand drawings and build accordingly.
Ability to follow direction and work independently and in a team environment
Ability to bend down, climb ladders and reach over-head, lift, push and/or pull (infrequently) up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 40 feet
Ability and willingness to travel based on the needs of the business (up to 15%), some occasional overnight
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)

Responsibilities

Assist in in testing and evaluating various building construction products in the laboratory
Build and demolish mock-up test assemblies
Prepare intermediate and large-scale specimen
Generate and implement ideas and solutions to ensure safety, reliability, improve quality, reduce cost, and comply with company policies
Assist with client product installation (when needed)
Take full responsibility for project tasks as assigned
Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations
Advise the project team of extra costs before they are incurred
Coordinate with the project and department managers the test schedule with equipment schedule to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction
Communicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting matters
Create/adjust lab protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary
Assist in generating accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned