Construction Materials Testing Field Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Construction Materials Technician to inspect contractor work at construction sites and perform basic field soil and concrete tests under supervision. You will input test data in the field via smartphones/tablets for immediate transmission to Project Managers.

The role requires field mobility, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior construction or field testing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.
• ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, ICC certifications in soils/concrete/masonry are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules and manuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and stand/walk throughout the day.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Report writing

Math & measurement

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy objects

Driving & travel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Smartphone/tablet data input

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