Experienced CQA Field Technician

Experienced CQA Field Technician

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WSP is currently hiring a Senior Construction Technician for our Tampa, FL office with a full‑time role at the Nutrien White Springs, FL facility. You will be involved in projects with the Mine Waste Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services

• Perform construction quality control and assurance testing for earthworks including field density testing, visual inspections and soil sampling.
• Perform construction quality control and assurance testing for geomembrane installation.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, material sampling, computer‑generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi‑phase, or multi‑site field inspection activities.
• Use field testing equipment to perform inspections on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of earthworks and concrete structures, materials, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district.
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work with cross‑functional teams in executing project work.
• Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Write field reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions; testing results summaries, and provide accurate and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant post‑education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Strong field experience with geomembrane materials and installation.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Well‑defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Well‑defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements within the Florida phosphate mining industry.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non‑technical audience.
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