Senior Technician - Construction Services

Senior Technician - Construction

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a Senior Technician - Construction to join our Building & Construction team in our Houston, Texas office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

Benefits & Perks:

• Company paid technical training
• Ability to grow with the Company (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement)
• Day to day variety of work
• Ability to work on both small and large projects
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement 

How you’ll make an impact at Intertek:

• Performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting.
• Works utilizing drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
• Uses specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks.
• Reads and Interprets Plans and Specifications.
• Maintains and calibrates standard equipment.
• Perform complex assignments.
• Attend project meetings with supervision.
• Trains other Technicians.
• Make detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results.
• Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results.
• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results.
• Communicates effectively with client and project teams.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 5+ years related experience is required
• NICET Level 2  OR TXDOT Level 1A, 1B and SB102 Certification is required
• ACI Certification is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record is required
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• External (or task related) certifications based on region and state may be required
• Basic math, calculator, and computer skills are required
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• 25% travel 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 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
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing assets, and facilities. 

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place f