Laboratory Technician I

Terracon; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a safety-conscious field technician in Baton Rouge to perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will communicate with the Project Manager, transport samples, and prepare reports while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

Under supervision you will assist with testing, document findings, and gradually take on more responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire (preferred).
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties under close supervision.
• Provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicate information to Project Manager and discuss data accuracy before submittal.
• Submit documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Progressively increase training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintain assigned equipment and follow safety rules and practices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.