QA/QC Field Technician - Elko

Knight Piesold USA; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching

Health insurance including dental and vision

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Knight Piesold USA is looking for a Field/Laboratory Technician in Elko, Nevada. The role involves construction quality assurance and control for geotechnical testing, including soil and concrete analysis. The ideal candidate may have up to 15 years of experience in the field, along with strong analytical and teamwork skills. This hourly position provides extensive benefits, including health insurance, a flexible work schedule, and professional development opportunities. Apply if you're ready to contribute to dynamic projects across the globe.

Qualifications

• 0-15 years of experience in CQA/QC, specifically soils testing and laboratory testing.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety requirements and perform CQA/QC observation and testing.
• Conduct geotechnical laboratory testing including soil sampling.
• Interact on site with clients and team members.

Skills

Field construction materials testing

Soils testing

Geotechnical laboratory testing

Basic to intermediate math skills

Basic to intermediate writing skills

Basic to intermediate Excel knowledge

Basic to intermediate Word knowledge

Job description

Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Piésold and the opportunities we have open.

Why Join Knight Piésold?

• You will be joining a reputable, well established global consulting firm with over 100 years of industry experience that specialises in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources.
• We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. There are no barriers, and no one works in isolation. You will get to build on your talents through our knowledge‑sharing culture, working across borders and collaborating with top professionals in the industry.
• We value each employee and recognise their contribution to the overall success of the company.

The Role

The Field/Laboratory Technician will provide construction quality assurance/quality control (CQA/CQ) for earthworks testing as well as geosynthetics installation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company and client specific safety requirements.
• Perform field CQA/QC observation and testing.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing, including:
• Soil/Aggregate sampling and processing
• Grain size, Atterberg Limits, specific gravity
• Compaction tests – Proctors
• Hydrometer analysis
• Hydraulic conductivity (permeability)
• Perform concrete testing.
• Onsite interaction with clients, contractors and engineers.
• Oversee CQA/QC field and laboratory team members.
• Provide training to CQA/QC and laboratory team members.
• Schedule and coordinate CQA/QC activity for compliance to project technical specifications.
• Issue and track issuance of surveillance and non‑conformity reports.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 0‑15 years of experience in field construction materials testing CQA/QC, specifically soils testing, liner CQA, and laboratory testing.
• Basic to intermediate math and writing skills.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to work weekends, as required.
• Ability to travel and work out of town for extended periods, as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.
• Ability to spend a majority of time walking and doing inspections for multiple days.

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a field setting and a geotechnical soils laboratory and may be exposed to varying ambient conditions. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, MSHA, and OSHA is mandatory. Site specific and MSHA New Miner or annual refresher training will be made available.

Compensation

Compensation will vary depending on work experience and will be discussed prior to hire. Work hours will vary by week as work is available. This is an hourly position, subject to overtime, as applicable by law.

Benefits

Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include: 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, health insurance – including prescription drugs, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA), short and long‑term disability, life insurance, wellness and employee assistance programs, flexible work schedule, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), professional development assistance, employee referral bonus, transit benefit program, as well as a discretionary annual bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Knight Piésold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.