Construction Materials Inspector - Field & On-Site Testing

Intertek Building & Construction; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Special Inspector to join our Portland, Oregon team. You will perform testing, observations, and inspections under supervision in the A/E/C industry, including soil and concrete work, reviewing drawings and specs.

Your role requires strong materials testing experience, the ability to read plans, and effective communication with clients and project teams. This position may involve outdoor work and overtime.

Qualifications

• Construction materials testing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and calibrate testing equipment and conduct soil and/or concrete testing and provide an assessment of data through reporting
• Utilize drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks and complex assignments
• Make detailed observations, give interpretation of results, maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams and attend project meetings

Job description

Intertek is seeking a Special Inspector to join our Portland, Oregon team. You will perform testing, observations, and inspections under supervision in the A/E/C industry, including soil and concrete work, reviewing drawings and specs.

Your role requires strong materials testing experience, the ability to read plans, and effective communication with clients and project teams. This position may involve outdoor work and overtime.