Field / Laboratory Technician

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a certified Field & Laboratory Technician I-B to join our Building & Construction team in Harlingen, TX. This role offers a versatile career in the Building & Construction industry, working on transportation, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

About the role

Intertek’s Building and Construction division delivers innovative project solutions across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. The role involves supporting field and laboratory testing operations for construction materials projects, ensuring quality assurance and risk management for new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing on construction materials, including concrete, aggregates, and soils.
• Conduct concrete field testing such as slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder fabrication.
• Perform aggregate testing in accordance with ACI, ASTM, and AASHTO standards.
• Support laboratory operations through procedures like sieve analysis, moisture content determination, specific gravity testing, and other materials evaluations.
• Maintain testing equipment and laboratory instruments.
• Accurately document and report test results, communicating findings to project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Uphold a strong commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence in both field and laboratory operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of construction materials testing experience or related laboratory experience.
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 Certification (Required).
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification (Required).
• Experience performing both field and laboratory testing of aggregates, concrete, soils, or related construction materials.
• Ability to accurately collect, record, and report test data.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in both laboratory and outdoor construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• TxDOT Level IA Certification.
• TxDOT Level IB Certification.
• Asphalt testing certifications and experience.
• Additional ACI, NICET, or TxDOT certifications.
• Two or more years of field and laboratory construction materials testing experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.