Test Technician I - Field Services (57931)

APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC•Portsmouth, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a full-time Field Services Technician to perform testing and inspections at client locations. Work may include welds, bolting, fireproofing, paint, anchor pulls, load testing, hydrostatic pressure testing, helium leak inspections, and other specialties. Travel may be local, regional, national, or occasionally international; the posting describes travel as ranging from 25% to 75% and also states candidates must be willing to travel up to 100%. The technician may work alongside other technicians or independently and is expected to be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills. The role requires regular driving and flying to job sites, the ability to work 40 or more hours per week to meet customer demands and ATS schedules, overtime, and occasional weekend work. Access to information subject to U.S. export controls means this position is restricted to U.S. Persons as defined in the posting. ATS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience inspecting and testing welds, bolting, fireproofing, paint, anchor pulls, load testing, hydrostatic pressure, or similar specialties.
  • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to 100% of the time, with infrequent international travel.
  • Hold at least one of the following: AWS CW, ICC Structural Steel and Bolting certification (S1 or S2), AMPP Level I/II, NDT Level I/II, or acceptable military experience.
  • Ability to gain additional certifications as needed.
  • Able to drive and fly to job sites regularly.
  • Able to work 40 or more hours per week to meet customer demands and ATS schedules.
  • Able to work overtime and occasional weekends.
  • Must be a U.S. Person under the definition provided in the posting.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in ATS and client safety programs.
  • Perform visual weld inspections, including structural, non-structural, pressure-vessel, and component inspections.
  • Perform bolting inspections, including structural and Skidmore testing.
  • Inspect field-applied sprayed and thin-film intumescent fire-resistive materials.
  • Perform paint and coating inspections, including coating-thickness, pull-off adhesion, and holiday inspections.
  • Conduct anchor pull testing in concrete, rock, and other materials.
  • Conduct load testing on various parts.
  • Perform hydrostatic pressure testing on various components.
  • Perform helium leak inspections.
  • Set up and use testing and inspection equipment.
  • Interact with clients professionally.
  • Work independently when required.
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