Laboratory Engineering Technician I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an entry-level field/lab technician in Salt Lake City to perform testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.

You will assist under supervision, document findings, and support project reporting to the Project Manager. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data submission, and adherence to strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6 months of experience in field testing or related work.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks under supervision and perform basic testing and observations.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate results to Project Manager and support data submittals.
• Maintain and service equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow safety rules and report safety concerns to management.
• Participate in progressive training to increase responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.