Assistant Construction Technician 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Bridgeport, WV

About The Position

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking an Associate Construction Technician to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects. The right candidate will be able to work in the Charleston, WV area. The candidate will be responsible for gaining construction experience in earthwork, foundation inspection, test boring inspection and concrete testing. Additional responsibilities included interpreting specifications and construction drawings and performing field testing of soils and concrete.

Requirements

Continues to acquire basic skills; good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures; good organizational skills; working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.); works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work; ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. routinely; ability to walk for lengthy periods; wear shirt, long pants and boots as a minimum while on the job.
1+
H.S Graduate
Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Gain experience in earthwork.
Foundation inspection.
Test boring inspection and concrete testing
Interpreting specifications and construction drawings and performing field testing of soils and concrete
Travel can be expected up to 50% of the time daily; mostly within mostly within West Virginia, Ohio, eastern Kentucky, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites.
Conduct tests and investigations in the field or laboratory to obtain data used by engineering and technical personnel in determining physical properties of construction materials.
Collect soil, asphalt, and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary report.
Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects.
Perform laboratory and field tests according to prescribed procedures, processes, and standards.
Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports and / or technical drawings.
Communication of field and laboratory testing results with staff, contractors, and clients.
May be required to direct other staff members (minimal).
Receives close supervision on work assignments.
Ability to take direction from a leader.
Possess basic oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff, ability to function positively in a team environment.