Laboratory Supervisor - Construction Material Testing

Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician IV (Lab Supervisor QTS) Tukwila Washington

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds toprecognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician IV (Lab Supervisor) to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (IntertekPSI) team in Tukwila Washington. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries Inc. (IntertekPSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing geotechnical services environmental engineering industrial hygiene and specialty testing.

What are we looking for

The Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician IV (Lab Supervisor) is responsible for performing a variety of testing project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $30/hr. $50/hr. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other jobrelated 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.

What youll do:

• Maintain and develop laboratory testing programs and enter data gathered from laboratory tests into reports.
• Perform and oversee QA testing on site and lab for a WSDOT job.
• Perform laboratory equipment calibrations and keep track of equipment maintenance.
• Must understand ASTM standards AASHTO and USACE documentation ACI FDOT ICC and/or NICET level 1 certifications required to manage an AASHTO accredited laboratory.
• Physical laboratory testing of soils concrete and asphalt in accordance with applicable ASTM procedures.
• Operate testing equipment and conduct geotechnical and construction materials laboratorytesting (example: Atterberg Limits Sieve Analysis Unconfined Compressive Strength CBR Swell Standard and Modified Proctors etc. and provides assessment of data through reporting.
• Utilize drawings specifications and diagrams.
• Technical competence to interpret and effectively communicate test procedures specifications and results with team members customers consultants and specifiers.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of all equipment test methods / methodology and applicable specifications associated with areas of responsibility.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years experience working in highway and construction material testing
• WAQTC certified tester in Aggregate module Asphalt level 2 module Inplace and Embankment Densities modules
• ACI Concrete FieldTesting Certification
• Valid Drivers License and reliable driving record
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and basic computer knowledge
• Moderate lifting required as part of daytoday job functions
• Ability to lift move push and pull up 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
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associate degree from a technical or fouryear school
• ACI Certifications Concrete Strength Aggregate Base Aggregate Testing
• Nuclear Density Gauge Operator Certificate
• WABO Lab Supervisor Certificate

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven highquality business model and a global network of customerfocused 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 drugfree workplace. For certain safetysensitive roles a preemployment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.