Technician Field Testing Building and Construction South East Region
Charlotte, VT - USA
Job Summary
Field Technician - Building and Construction
Intertek is searching for aField Technician to join our Building & Constructionteam in our South East Region area.The Technician will assistwith field testing and building inspections. Were looking for entry level and/or experienced technicians; on the job training is provided. This position provides opportunity for growth and development with the department and company. You will need to have some basic construction or carpentry skills (tape measure saw screw gun etc). Any previous commercial construction experience is a plus. Company provided vehicles. This job requires travel most weeks Monday through Friday.
This position offers candidates the ability to work from home as well as at client locations in the Southeast region of the U.S.
What youll do:
- Field testing projects and building inspections as assigned
- Forensic investigations of building envelope failures
- Communicate with clients and project team regarding site observations test preparation procedures results and reporting matters Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned
- Provide project coordination including planning scheduling execution and reporting
- Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- High school diploma or GED Associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Construction experience preferred (general knowledge of basic construction and carpentry skills)
- Ability or willingness to learn how to use power tools
- 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 the ability to learn and comprehend these standards
- Aptitude for working independently on assigned projects
- Technical competency and ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers both in writing and orally
- Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients and subcontractors
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet changing priorities and strict deadlines
- Effective communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients designers contractors etc
- 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 75% of the time or more
- Valid drivers license and reliable driving record (required)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
Why work at Intertek
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek we exercise our spirit of innovation the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better safer and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our Historyand What We Do.
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our Peopleare our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employerand do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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About Company
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' oper ... View more