Metals Materials Specialist

Wake County Government; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking agency, where your expertise as a Metals Material Specialist will ensure the highest standards for materials used in the North Carolina Highway System. This role involves assessing compliance, making critical engineering decisions, and ensuring quality control across various construction materials. If you are passionate about maintaining safety and quality in infrastructure, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers growth potential within a highly rated state agency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant technician experience or 8+ years progressive technician experience.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess producer and contractor quality control according to standards.
• Inspect structural steel products for compliance with specifications.
• Ensure sound engineering decisions related to material conformance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Compliance Oversight

Safety Awareness

Vehicle Operation

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology

High School/GED Diploma

Job description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/32wne7y2 by May 9.

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The Challenge

We are looking for an experienced Metals Material Specialist to join our Materials & Testing team.

In this role, you will:

1. Perform assessments of producer, contractor, NCDOT, and other technicians to ensure they are performing quality control and acceptance testing properly according to prescribed standards and specifications.
2. 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. Ensuring they meet standards requires you to stay current on specifications and policy changes.
3. Ensure critical engineering decisions related to roadway material conformance by NCDOT staff are sound and consistent. The quality and conformance of materials affect NCDOT project delivery. Non-compliance can result in withholding reimbursement funds for federally-funded projects.

What You Bring

• Ability to analyze discrepancies, compile reports, suggest solutions, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to make recommendations on non-routine engineering and program matters requiring technical expertise.
• Skill in evaluating and approving program/project specifications for compliance with engineering principles, standards, and codes.
• Knowledge of compliance oversight for multiple construction materials and products.
• Ability to evaluate staff for competency in sampling/testing per regulations.
• Safety awareness around hazardous materials and adherence to safety requirements.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle safely.

Inspire me to join the NCDOT Materials & Tests team!
Our team establishes acceptance criteria for materials used in the NC Highway System, ensuring they meet or exceed standards. Join us!

Questions?

Call Wendy Wall at 919 329-4003.

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Education and Experience

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related field, with 6+ years relevant technician experience; or
High School/GED diploma, with 8+ years progressive technician experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bonus Points!

Candidates with current:
Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
AMMP Level II Coatings Certification
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Volumetric Welding Inspection certification using Ultrasonic or Radiographic methods