Construction Material Testing Technician (Field)

Overview

The primary function of the Construction Materials Testing Technician is to provide construction representative testing and inspection services on various construction and land development projects.Work schedule may be variable including nights and weekends depending on contractor’s schedules.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.• Set up, conduct, and analyze standard field and lab tests following prescribed procedures.• Performing testing of soil/aggregates, concrete, masonry, rebar, and bituminous pavement in the field and laboratory.• Concrete tests may include air content, slump, temperature, casting of concrete cylinders, de-molding, and compression testing.• Soil/aggregate testing may include mechanical analysis, Proctor, Atterberg Limit, soil nuclear density testing, and sand cone testing.• Bituminous pavement testing may include nuclear density testing to establish a rolling pattern or verify field density, testing bituminous cores for thickness and density, tests for oil content (extraction) and gradation, Gyratory density, and air voids.• Other job functions include performing excavation observations, documenting exposed soil conditions are suitable for planned construction, and proof-roll testing for suitability of street subgrade/aggregate base prior to pavement placement.• Solve technical problems using application of standard techniques.• Assist in documenting on-site test results; examine and analyze test results and explain unusual findings.• Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.• Communicate with Clients, Technicians, and Project Managers on a professional level to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.• Ability to operate a company vehicle within company policy. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.• Knowledge of Construction techniques, testing & construction management preferred.• Ability to document completed jobs including notes on client contacts, action in the field, subsequent laboratory test with dates and times noted for review purposes.• Ability to maintain a tactful attitude and maintain good relationships with project engineers, owners, and contractors.• Ability to talk knowledgably to project engineers and/or contractors about the jobs as required regarding concerning work progress and necessary recommendations.• Ability to convey thoughts orally accurately and fluently and in writing.• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)• Understanding of Nuclear Density Gauge Radiation Safety.• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events in the community, with customers and within the companyEducation• High School Diploma or equivalent required.• 2+ years in construction industry or two years technical/trade preferred.• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organizati