Technician - Flammability Testing - Building Materials

Intertek•Elmendorf, TX

19h•$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 Flammability Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Materials Testing industry. 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 Flammability Test Technician is responsible for or 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. In addition, you will generate and implement ideas and solutions to ensure safety, reliability, improve quality, reduce cost, and comply with company policies. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

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 and willingness to travel based on the needs of the business (up to 15%), some occasional overnight
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
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for projects as assigned
Test and evaluate various building construction products in the laboratory
Coordinate with the project and department managers the test schedule with equipment schedule to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction
Prepare small and intermediate specimen and assist with client product installation
Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned
Researching and implementing new test methods and procedures
Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations
Communicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting matters
Write test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary
Establish and price basic test plans for fire testing standardized methods