Construction Materials Field Technician

Professional Engineering Consultants; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants is seeking a field materials testing technician to conduct observations, sampling, and testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete at construction sites. You will follow project requirements under supervision, perform tests, and maintain detailed data and reports for client teams.

This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to lift heavy loads, and strict adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years’ field testing/inspection experience preferred.
• Construction/engineering experience considered a plus.
• Willing to obtain CMT principles certifications and ASTM lab standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observation, testing and sampling of soils, aggregates and concrete on project sites.
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under supervision.
• Perform routine field and/or laboratory tests following industry standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results.
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Lifting 100 lbs

Reading & writing docs

Field data collection

Math calculations

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Field Data Collection (FDC)

Inspector Gadget

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct observation, testing, and sampling of materials, including soils, aggregates, and concrete on construction materials testing project sites
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field and/or laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and concrete using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance.
• Performs a variety project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting.
• Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
• Makes detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results.
• Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results.
• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results.
• Communicates effectively with client and project teams.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspection; May assist with calculations, drafting, and other administrative duties as requested.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors, fellow technicians, and project managers
• Communicate changing site conditions and additional requested testing to supervisor; Attend project meetings as requested
• Assist with organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing). Ability to work effectively with contractors, peers, and supervisors
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodations
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience of field construction materials testing and/or inspection experience is preferred
• Construction and/or engineering experience

License and Certification:

• Willing to obtain knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, and radiation safety.
• Nuclear Density Guage Certification required
• ACI Field Concrete Technician Grade I Certification required
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted in a field setting. The position requires mobility and driving. Duties involved require lifting and moving up to 100 pounds or more. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. Bending, reaching, standing, and walking required. Continuously stand for up to 4 or more hours per day. Work outdoors in various weather and topographical conditions for long periods of time. Outdoor temperatures can range from above 100 degrees F to below zero degrees F.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A)