Field Technician (Mid-Level)

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Operate a nuclear densimeter.
• Use and maintain scientific testing equipment.
• Process test data using computer software.
• Communicate test progress and present test results.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 9 years of experience as a field and/or lab technician.
• Proficient in mathematics, including Algebra.
• Field and construction observation experience is desirable.
• Current Nuclear Gage Safety and Transport Training.
• Current certifications in soils, concrete, and asphalt testing (WAQTC, ACI and NICET).
• Current HAZWOPER certification.
• Must produce accurate field notes and sketches to document work.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.

Qualifications

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.

Skills

• Mathematics, including Algebra.
• Field and construction observation experience.
• Nuclear Gage Safety and Transport Training.
• Silos, Concrete, and Asphalt Testing certifications (WAQTC, ACI and NICET).
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Driving and traveling abilities.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan.
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions.
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment).
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements.
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Mentorship Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking.

Pay

$30 - $40 per hour.