Senior Technician - Construction Services - Houston, TX

Senior Technician - Construction Services - Houston, TX

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician to join our Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. 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 Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project-specific observations, and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

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:

• 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

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.

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Job Category: Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: NICET Level 2 OR TXDOT Level 1A, 1B and SB102 certifications 5 years' experience as a field technician / inspector in construction materials testing Valid driver's license and reliable driving record Ability to travel up to 25% 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 Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent ACI certification ICC and PT Level I and Level II

City: Houston

State: Texas

Job Code: Quality_Assurance Quality_Assurance

Company: Intertek