ACI Field Technician

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Comprehensive medical insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician in Charleston, SC. The role involves field testing for compliance with industry standards, reviewing blueprints, and documenting results.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years in construction testing, ACI certification, and a commitment to safety and quality. Benefits include a take-home company vehicle, comprehensive medical insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials.
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs.
• ACI certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry for compliance.
• Review of blueprints for field observations.
• Documentation of observations and testing results.

Skills

Construction testing/inspections

Field testing

Communication of testing results

Education

ACI certification

ICC certifications (preferred)

Job description

NOVA Engineering is seeking full-time a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician in our Charleston, SC office.

Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for the following:

• Field testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications;
• Review of blueprints in preparation of field observations on construction sites;
• Documentation of field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications;
• Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording of testing results;
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients;
• Calibration of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.

At NOVA, it doesn\'t have to be just a job, it can be the beginning of a long and successful career. We offer training (both on-the-job and classroom) to support and encourage staff in obtaining certifications in the fields of aggregate, asphalt, soil, reinforced concrete and masonry. We also have a Credential Incentive Program that rewards obtaining those certifications throughout the employee\'s career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials is required
• ACI certification is required
• ICC certifications in Soils, Reinforced Concrete, etc. preferred
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment), is required

Benefits

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites and gas card
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.