Materials Testing Technician III

General Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
• Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
• Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Adhere to strict safety standards, including driving.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Arrive to project sites in a timely manner.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates with dispatcher, project manager and contractor on a regular basis.
• Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and or laboratory testing.
• May train lower-level technicians.
• May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
• Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• ACI certification Field-Testing Technician Grade I.
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
• Preferred Certification ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding, PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete.