Engineering Field Technician - Construction

Overview

Engineering Field Technician, Tacoma, WA
. Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineering Field Technician I to join our Building & Construction team in Tacoma, WA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name]. 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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

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Purpose:

Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

The Engineering Field Technician I is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

The base wage for this position is $22 to $35 p/h. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting
• Utilize drawings, specifications, and diagrams
• Use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
• Prepare and submit detailed daily field reports containing site observations and test results

• 1+ year experience in construction industry
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently;
  Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally and be able to walk/stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• Valid Enhanced Driver’s License and reliable driving record
• Valid Passport if Enhanced Driver's license is not available
• Ability to pass NAVFAC and USACE background checks for access to US Navy and Army/Air Force installations

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some Construction Materials Testing experience
• ACI certification or other construction related certifications

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 drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring…