Field QA Technician: Landfill & CCR Geosynthetics

WSP in the U.S.; Lansing (MI); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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WSP USA is seeking an On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and CCR CQA Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.

The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of related experience
• GCI-ICP certification or ability to obtain certification
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Soils or ability to obtain certification
• MDOT Construction Materials Testing - Concrete or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician—Grade I (or the ability to obtain certification)
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• The ability to perform duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Travel, including travel for extended assignments is required
• Daily report writing and construction documentation is required
• The ability to communicate constructively with contractors, owners and Project Managers is essential
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, and strong work ethic
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk up/down slopes
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors in hot or cold environments safely.
• Travel Required: 90%
• Valid U.S driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Mansioni

• Field monitoring, testing, and sampling of soil and aggregate materials
• Use of a nuclear gauge and drive cylinder for soil density testing
• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing
• General construction observation and documentation
• Interpreting construction documents (construction drawings, technical specifications, and CQA Plans) to confirm projects are completed in accordance with approved plans
• Interaction with contractors and owners in a positive and constructive manner to resolve construction issues
• Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook
• Assisting with other field activities as needed including but not limited to conducting field characterization (drilling), stormwater sampling, and groundwater sampling
• Participating and contributing to daily safety meetings
• Legal and safe vehicle operations on behalf of the company
• Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP USA is seeking an On-Call Solid Waste (landfill) and CCR CQA Engineering Technician to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in Michigan. The preferred home office locations are Holland, Lansing, Bay City, or Novi.

The successful candidate will conduct landfill and CCR CQA observation, monitoring, and testing services for earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for local and national energy, industrial, municipal and/or private containment facilities.