Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA LLC in Geismar, LA is seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials, ensuring compliance with project specs and industry standards.

The role requires experience, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, maintain detailed reports, and communicate with project teams. Certifications such as ACI, NICET, TxDOT are preferred, and a clean driving record is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of construction materials testing experience.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt and related field tests.
• Certifications such as ACI, NICET, TxDOT or related preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
• Conduct concrete tests: slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, casting cylinders.
• Perform soil compaction tests using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Complete Proctor tests, Atterberg limits, sieve analyses and soil classifications.
• Monitor pile installation to document capacity and blow counts.
• Prepare accurate field and laboratory reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate with dispatch, management, and onsite clients daily.
• Maintain safety procedures and drive to job sites as required.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Field testing procedures

Laboratory testing

Report writing

Safety compliance

Tools

Soil testing equipment

Concrete testing equipment

Nuclear density gauge

Proctor testing equipment

Job description

DIHO Consulting USA LLC is seeking qualified applicants for Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician opportunities in Geismar, LA. This position is responsible for performing field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and pile monitoring, to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

Candidates with ACI, NICET, TxDOT, or related Construction Materials Testing certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials, including soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
• Conduct concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and casting cylinders for compressive strength testing.
• Perform soil compaction testing using sand cone or nuclear density gauge.
• Complete Proctor testing, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, and other soil classification tests, as applicable.
• Perform asphalt density testing and pavement core sampling.
• Monitor pile installation to document capacity, penetration, and blow counts.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and detailed field and laboratory reports.
• Operate company or personal vehicle safely and follow all corporate safety procedures at all times.
• Follow company procedures, protocols, and project requirements.
• Communicate daily with dispatch, management, technical staff, and onsite clients.
• Relay jobsite updates, issues, and project information to management in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Arrive on time to assigned job sites each day and complete assigned testing responsibilities professionally.
• Support technical team members and share information across the organization as needed.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 3+ years of Construction Materials Testing experience preferred.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, and field testing procedures.
• ACI, NICET, TxDOT, or related certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability to pass a DISA drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Clean driving record.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials and testing equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to maintain an on-call type schedule.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, or irregular hours as project needs require.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance