CMT Senior technician
About the role
Intertek is seeking a Senior Field Technician to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team. This project-based position supports work in Fairfield, Texas, operating out of our Austin, Texas office. Intertek-PSI is a leading U.S.-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection services in civil and commercial construction.
Responsibilities
- Perform construction materials testing of soil, concrete, and other materials in accordance with project specifications and industry standards
- Operate testing equipment and provide accurate assessment and reporting of test data
- Observe, document, and monitor pier drilling, foundation installation, and other geotechnical construction activities
- Perform field inspections and project-specific observations under general supervision
- Classify soils and document subsurface conditions in accordance with applicable standards
- Utilize construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to support testing and inspection activities
- Maintain detailed field notes, reports, and test documentation
- Communicate findings, observations, and potential issues to project managers and engineering staff
- Travel locally to project sites in and around Fairfield, Texas, as required
- Follow all company and site-specific safety procedures
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I certification required
- Minimum three (3) years of construction materials testing and field inspection experience
- Experience observing and documenting pier drilling and installation operations
- Strong knowledge of soil classification and geotechnical field practices
- Experience performing concrete testing and field documentation
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and diagrams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work overtime, off-shift, and weekends as project needs require
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds with assistance as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work outdoors for extended periods
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and other environmental conditions associated with construction sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Nuclear Density Gauge certification and experience
- Experience with pile logging and deep foundation inspection
- TWIC Card
- Hazmat certification
- Additional ICC, NICET, or construction inspection certifications
About Us
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
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 a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.