TRAVELING Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician - Renewables/Remote projects

Braun Intertec; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a lead Construction Materials Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring quality on Wind and Solar Farms. This exciting position involves extensive travel to remote project sites, performing inspections and testing of construction materials. You'll collaborate with project engineers and clients, ensuring adherence to specifications while mentoring junior staff. The company fosters a supportive environment, encouraging skill expansion through training and certifications. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including medical benefits and an Employee Stock Ownership Program, while making a significant impact on sustainable energy projects.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction materials testing and observation experience required.
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and observations on commercial construction projects.
• Prepare daily reports and assist with training junior staff.

Skills

Driver's License

Traveling Ability

Long Hours Willingness

Wind or Solar Farm Experience

Electronic Field Data Collection

Plan Reading Skills

Attention to Detail

Special Inspections Knowledge

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

iPad Experience

Physical Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

iPad

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking experienced lead Construction Materials Technicians to join our team. This is a traveling position working on Wind and Solar Farms and other remote projects.

We are searching for individuals who are dependable, flexible, and enjoy being a part of and leading a team. This individual should have strong initiative and self-motivation, and be able to perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and observations on commercial construction projects
• Prepare daily reports on observation activities
• Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff as needed
• Work with project engineers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed

Required Skills:

• A valid driver's license and a good driving history required
• Ability to travel extensively, will work at remote project sites throughout the US
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as required
• Previous wind or solar farm experience preferred
• Technical expertise in electronic field data collection
• Excellent plan reading skills
• High attention to detail
• Understanding and experience with performing Special Inspections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• iPad experience a plus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of construction materials testing and observation experience

Minimum Certifications:

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I

Preferred Certifications:

• ACI Concrete Strength I
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
• ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector
• ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector
• State DOT Certifications
• NICET Certifications
• Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.

Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

Compensation Range: $48,000.00 - $72,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.