Senior Field Materials Technician – Testing & Leadership

ECS Ltd; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician I to join our Baton Rouge team. The role involves observing, testing, sampling, and inspecting various materials in the field, with opportunities for professional development as you advance your skills.

You will collaborate with project management professionals, mentor junior staff, and participate in meetings to ensure field operations run safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of related experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain basic certifications and two advanced certifications applicable to field testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt, structural steel, and related materials.
• Executes testing activities on projects of moderate complexity with minimal supervision.
• Communicates daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers.
• Reports changing site conditions and additional testing needs to supervisors.
• Prepares accurate and detailed daily field reports documenting site conditions and results.
• Performs calculations, data reduction, and documentation tasks.
• Maintains and organizes field equipment and testing materials.
• Assists in resolving field-related issues and supports project execution.
• Trains and mentors Technician I and Technician II staff in field procedures and documentation.
• Participates in project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Performs other field and project support duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Field leadership

Math/data reduction

Read engineering plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA 10

Driver's license

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Field Technician I to join our Baton Rouge team. The role involves observing, testing, sampling, and inspecting various materials in the field, with opportunities for professional development as you advance your skills.

You will collaborate with project management professionals, mentor junior staff, and participate in meetings to ensure field operations run safely and efficiently.