Senior Field Technician, Construction Materials Testing

Intertek Building & Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Intertek Building & Construction seeks a Senior Field Technician in Houston, TX to lead soil and concrete testing, record data, and report findings for construction materials projects.

The role requires 5 years of field experience, NICET II or TXDOT/SB102 certifications, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 25% with overtime as needed. Intertek offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a field technician / inspector in construction materials testing.
• NICET Level II OR
• TXDOT Level 1A, 1B AND SB102 certifications
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and calibrate testing equipment and conduct soil and/or concrete testing and provide an assessment of data through reporting
• Utilize drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks and complex assignments
• Make detailed observations, give interpretation of results, maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams and attend project meetings

Skills

Field testing

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NICET II Soil/Concrete/Asphalt

ICC/PT Level I/II

Tools

NICET Level II

TXDOT Level 1A/1B SB102

Job description

Intertek Building & Construction seeks a Senior Field Technician in Houston, TX to lead soil and concrete testing, record data, and report findings for construction materials projects.

The role requires 5 years of field experience, NICET II or TXDOT/SB102 certifications, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 25% with overtime as needed. Intertek offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.