Field Testing Technician II; Crew Lead​/In House Training

Field Testing Technician II (Crew Lead/In House Training)

Location:

Fairfax, Virginia

Company:
Intertek Building & Construction

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Field Testing Technician Level II to join our Field Testing team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry!

Monday – Friday with travel most weeks. 1st shift with occasional 2nd shift projects. Employees paid for all travel time.

• Lead field testing projects, data collection and report writing
• Set up for testing including rough carpentry work to construct test chambers
• Run equipment inside buildings and work with customers while testing occurs
• Operate high‑reach lift equipment (boom lifts, supported and suspended scaffolding)
• Assist with forensic investigations of building envelope failures (isolation work on exterior)
• Communicate with clients and project team regarding site observations and test preparation on all projects assigned
• Provide project planning once on site for needed elements such as water, electricity and access by communicating with clients and project team
• Travel with overnight stays (company covers all travel expenses plus per diem)
• Perform physical work relevant to areas of responsibility as assigned

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in commercial construction, building envelope or fenestration
• Ability to learn the building envelope including wall cladding systems, curtain wall, window and door systems, waterproofing, roofing, etc. and their installation means and methods
• Working knowledge of test methods and standards associated with testing of these systems or ability to learn and comprehend these standards
• Aptitude for working independently and leading a crew on assigned projects
• Technical competency and ability to effectively communicate with customers and co‑workers, both in writing and orally
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Good computer skills – Microsoft Office & Outlook
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom‑lifts, roof levels, etc.
• Ability to routinely lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, bend, crawl, push and pull as needed
• Willingness to travel locally and/or overnight 75% of the time or more
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

• Associate’s degree or higher; related field preferred

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. Certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please email  or call (option #5).

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Production, Other, and Manufacturing;
Construction