Entry-Level Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Entry-Level Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing - Lanham, Maryland

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Field Technician to join our Professional Services Industries Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in Lanham, MD.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is 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's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

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.

What are we looking for?

The Construction Technician role performs a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $25.00/hour.

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, education, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* 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.


* Makes 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 sa...