Infrastructure Investigation Technician

Concrete Structure Investigat.ions; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Concrete Structure Investigations (CSI) in Auckland is seeking an Infrastructure Investigation Technician to inspect existing concrete structures and infrastructure assets such as bridges, wharves, and water systems. You will work at the intersection of construction, engineering, technology, and assessment, performing field investigations and data analysis.

You will employ GPR, Ferroscan, ultrasonics, and other NDT tools while collecting data and preparing reports for engineers and asset owners.

Qualifications

• Collaborate effectively within a team to deliver field investigations and reporting.
• Capable of working independently when required and taking ownership of tasks.
• Willing to learn new technologies and methodologies in structural investigation.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving on site.
• Desirable: knowledge of reinforced concrete structures.
• Desirable: practical construction site experience and exposure to infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site work including concrete coring, sampling, anchor testing, pile integrity, and condition assessments.
• Utilise GPR, Ferroscan, ultrasonics, and other NDT technologies to gather data.
• Collect accurate field data and assist in asset assessments.
• Process and analyse field data for clear reporting.
• Prepare concise reports for consulting engineers and asset owners.
• Support development of new technologies within NDT and structural investigations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Practical problem solving

Reinforced concrete knowledge (des.)

Construction site experience (des.)

Tools

GPR

Ferroscan

Ultrasonics

NDT technologies

Job description

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Concrete Structure Investigat.ions – North Shore, North Island

The Infrastructure Investigation Technician will be involved in investigating existing concrete structures and infrastructure assets, including bridges, wharves, buildings, water infrastructure, and other critical assets. This role operates at the intersection of construction, engineering, technology, and infrastructure assessment.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake practical site work including concrete coring and sampling, construction anchor testing, low strain pile integrity, structural investigations, and condition assessments of concrete structures
• Utilise specialised non-destructive testing technologies including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Ferroscan reinforcement mapping equipment, ultrasonics, and emerging and advanced NDT technologies
• Collect accurate field data and assist in the assessment of structural assets
• Process and analyse field data
• Prepare clear and concise reports for consulting engineers and asset owners
• Support the development and implementation of new technologies within the NDT and structural investigation sector

About you

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Ability to work independently when required
• Ability to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of structural engineering, particularly reinforced concrete structures (desirable)
• Practical construction site experience (desirable)
• Building, infrastructure, or project management experience (desirable)
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn (desirable)
• Strong written communication skills (desirable)

About us

Concrete Structure Investigations (CSI) is an Auckland-based company working in concrete structures, non-destructive testing, and infrastructure assessment. The company investigates existing concrete structures and infrastructure assets to help reshape the way existing infrastructure is assessed and managed.