Metals Materials Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking government agency is seeking a dedicated technician to ensure the quality and compliance of materials used in the construction and maintenance of the state's transportation network. This pivotal role involves assessing the competencies of contractors and technicians, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and making critical decisions that impact project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and relevant engineering certifications, contributing to the safety and integrity of state infrastructure. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in public service.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressive technician experience in engineering technology.
• Ability to evaluate and approve engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of technicians for quality control and acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with NCDOT specifications for materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Technical Engineering Expertise

Compliance Knowledge

Evaluation of Personnel

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

Welding Inspection

Safety Compliance Tools

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Materials and Tests Unit has the responsibility of establishing acceptance criteria for materials and manufactured products to be incorporated into the North Carolina Highway System and ensuring that these materials and manufactured products meet these criteria and function as intended.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform assessments of producer, contractor, Department, and other technicians to ensure they are performing quality control and acceptance testing properly according to prescribed standards and specifications. The Specialist must determine if technicians can competently sample, test, and inspect structural steel products for compliance with NCDOT Specifications. Items inspected include steel beams and girders, welds, paint and other coatings, gray iron castings, bridge expansion joints, nuts, bolts, and washers at production sites and on projects throughout North Carolina and neighboring states. These materials are used in the maintenance and construction of roads and structures and, assuring that they meet prescribed standards and specifications requires this technician to remain current on the latest specifications and policy changes.

These positions ensure critical engineering decisions related to roadway material conformance by Department staff are sound and consistent. Department project delivery is affected by the quality and conformance of the materials incorporated within our transportation network. Failure to comply with specifications and procedures also results in withholding reimbursement funds for Federally funded projects.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze discrepancies, compile a written report documenting the results, formulate possible solutions, and share information with others.
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and make decisions on non-routine engineering and/or program matters or other areas requiring technical engineering expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and approve moderately complex program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs.
• Knowledge overseeing compliance regarding multiple construction materials and products.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate personnel to determine if an individual has the minimum level of competence required to conduct sampling or testing in accordance with state or federal regulations.

Additional Expectations

• Must be able to navigate safely around hazardous materials and comply with site specific and facility specific safety requirements.
• Management prefers one or more of the following certifications:
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Current AMMP Level Il Coatings Certification
• Current Certification in Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Volumetric Welding Inspection employing Ultrasonic or Radiographic Inspection test methods.
• Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Wendy Wall 919 329-4003 or [e-mail]

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.