Advanced Geophysical Testing Technician

Intertek•Port Arthur, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Advanced Geophysical Testing Technician to join our Building Science Solutions team in Port Arthur, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building testing industry! Intertek's Building and 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. The Testing Technician is responsible to assist lead technicians in advanced geophysical work, which primarily consists of subsoil utility engineering and location below grade piping and utilities. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Technical competency to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with Quality Assurance policies and procedures which relate to the control, storage, and disposition of test specimens
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
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds or more, sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
Ability to travel as business needs indicate
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Degree in a technical field desired or equivalent related experience
General construction background and experience using power tools
Familiarity with utility locating

Responsibilities

Assist with performing subsurface/underground utility locating work at client sites and collaborate with additional field crews
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
Communicate effectively with client and project teams
Assist with processing of geophysical and survey data utilizing specialized software
Prepare and review reports for subsurface utility engineering and other underground utility surveys
In-office drafting review with our design team in AutoCAD and Revit software
Maintain testing equipment to ensure it is in good working order and within calibration

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