Construction Materials Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Construction Materials Technician to travel to construction sites and perform field soil and concrete tests under supervision. You will input inspection data on smartphones for immediate transmission to Project Managers.

Strong attention to safety and accuracy is essential. Responsibilities include field testing of soil, asphalt, masonry, and concrete; detailed reporting; and coordination with clients and engineering staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior construction or field testing experience preferred.
• ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry are a plus.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform field materials testing of soil, asphalt, masonry, and concrete.
• Prepare detailed field reports with test results and observations.
• Perform laboratory tests on soil and concrete and prepare reports of results.
• Evaluate site and subgrade conditions and provide recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and engineering staff regarding construction issues.

Skills

Field testing

Report writing

Data entry

Reading specs

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

As a Construction Materials Technician, you will help ensure public safety by traveling to construction sites to inspect the contractor's work, and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under the direction of other technicians or engineering professionals to verify the work is performed by project specifications. With minimal paperwork involved, all inspections/observations and test data are input on smartphones/tablets in the field for immediate transmittal to our Project Managers for review.

What you’ll be doing

Including but not limited to

• Performing field materials testing of soil, asphalt, masonry, and concrete.
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations provided.
• Performing laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results.
• Evaluating site and subgrade conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations.
• Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issue.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Prior construction or field testing experience preferred
• ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in the disciplines of soils, reinforced concrete, and masonry are a plus
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and within teams to achieve goals
• Must be detail-oriented
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• A problem solver who can deal with a variety of variables at once
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field, and perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment
• Must be able to walk and stand continuously throughout the day
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 70 pounds regularly
• Must be willing to participate in and pass pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, as travel to job sites is required.
• Must continue to maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license to fulfill travel requirements of this position