Entry-Level Field Technician - Houston, TX

MSCCN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek-PSI is seeking an Entry-Level Field Technician to join our Houston, TX team. This role supports testing of soil, concrete, and related construction materials, performing observations and collecting data under supervision.

You will operate testing equipment, reference drawings and specifications, document results, and travel up to 25% to project sites. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required; opportunities exist to grow a career in the A/E/C industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 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 testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
• Utilize drawings, specifications, and diagrams
• Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BS Civil Engineering

Job description

Entry-Level Field Technician – Construction Materials Testing – Houston, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top‑recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Entry‑Level Field Technician to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek‑PSI) team at our Houston, TX office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek‑PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Field Technician is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Benefits Information

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

What you’ll do:

• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
• Utilize drawings, specifications, and diagrams
• Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 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

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• 6 months of construction related testing and inspection experience
• ACI Certification
• NECEPT Certification
• TXDOT Certification
• BS Civil Engineering