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 world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician IV (Lab Supervisor) to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) 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.

(Intertek-PSI) 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 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.

What you'll 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 laboratory testing, (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 repre...