Senior Field Testing Technician – Building Enclosures

Socket.dev; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life, disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek in Hillside, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Field Testing Technician to support field testing projects, building inspections and forensic investigations of building envelope failures at local job sites in Hillside. This role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, ability to work from elevated platforms, and rigorous reporting.

You will communicate with the project team, prepare concise reports, and coordinate planning, scheduling and execution while traveling daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience with commercial construction, working building exteriors, envelope installer, roofing and/or commercial carpentry.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms (ladders, boom-lifts, roof levels, scaffolding, etc.).
• Aptitude for working independently on assigned projects.
• General computer skills – Microsoft Office & Outlook.
• Ability to routinely lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, bend, crawl, push and pull as needed.
• Willingness to travel daily to local job sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required).
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Working knowledge of test methods and standards associated with testing of these systems or the ability to learn and comprehend these standards.
• Technical competency and ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers, both in writing and orally.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Field testing projects as assigned
• Forensic investigations of building envelope failures
• Communicate with project team regarding site observations, test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting matters
• Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned
• Provide project coordination including planning, scheduling, execution and reporting
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team

Skills

Field testing

Building envelope

Site inspections

Report writing

Travel readiness

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Intertek in Hillside, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Field Testing Technician to support field testing projects, building inspections and forensic investigations of building envelope failures at local job sites in Hillside. This role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, ability to work from elevated platforms, and rigorous reporting.

You will communicate with the project team, prepare concise reports, and coordinate planning, scheduling and execution while traveling daily.