Field Materials Technician – Soil, Asphalt & Concrete Testing

Westinghouse Electric Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a CMT Technician to support field and laboratory testing on construction projects. You will travel to sites to inspect contractor work, perform soil, asphalt, masonry and concrete tests, and input data to field devices for immediate transmission to project managers.

You will generate detailed field reports, evaluate site conditions, and communicate findings to clients, contractors 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 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 manual.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing field materials testing of soil, asphalt, masonry, and concrete.
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and inspections/observations.
• 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 issues.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Reading plans and specs

Mathematical calculations

Report writing

Field safety

Data entry in field devices

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI Level I Concrete certification

State DOT certification

WACEL certification

ICC certifications (Soils/Concrete/Masomy)

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a CMT Technician to support field and laboratory testing on construction projects. You will travel to sites to inspect contractor work, perform soil, asphalt, masonry and concrete tests, and input data to field devices for immediate transmission to project managers.

You will generate detailed field reports, evaluate site conditions, and communicate findings to clients, contractors and engineering staff.