Laboratory Technician (Construction Materials)

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Materials Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of construction materials. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be responsible for conducting tests on various materials, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to industry standards. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan with company matching. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance in engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

401K with company matching

Wellness program

Certification reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Strong documentation and quality control skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on concrete and construction materials.
• Compile test data into comprehensive reports.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Documentation

Concrete Testing

Aggregate Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ACI Certification

Tools

ASTM Standards

AASHTO Standards

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Construction Materials)

Laboratory Technician (Construction Materials)

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Hiring Senior Engineers, Geologists, Inspectors, and Consultants in the Southeastern US!

NOVA Engineering is hiring a dedicated and detail-oriented Construction Materials Lab Technician in our Locust Grove, GA office on the south side of Atlanta. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory tests on concrete and aggregate materials to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Job Duties:

• Perform tests on concrete and construction materials (soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, etc) to determine its physical and engineering properties.
• Prepare concrete samples for testing according to ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and project-specific standards.
• Accurately record test results and maintain detailed documentation.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and maintained in good working condition.
• Monitor and enforce quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Compile test data into comprehensive reports and communicate findings to project managers and engineers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

Preferred Certifications:

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications are preferred (Strength Testing, Aggregate, Base Testing, etc)
• GDOT and ICC certifications are also a huge plus

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement and incentive program
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 19 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Construction

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