Fire Test Technician - Building Products

Fire Test Technician - Building Products Testing - York, Pennsylvania

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Fire Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in York, Pennsylvania.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in building & construction products testing.

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.

Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Fire Test Technician is responsible for preparing, conducting, and reporting small, intermediate, and large scale fire tests to industry standards in addition to developing and coordinating non-standard projects.

Shift/Schedule: 8AM-5PM

This position is considered entry-level position starting at $18/hour, though initial compensation will be based on previous experience in construction or product testing.

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:


* Testing and evaluating various building construction products in the laboratory.


* Construction and demolition of mock-up test assemblies.


* Small, intermediate, and large-scale specimen preparation.


* Assist with client product installation (when needed).


* Researching and implementing new test methods and procedures.


* Take full responsibility for projects as assigned.


* Establishing and pricing basic test plans for fire testing standardized methods


* Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations.

Advise client of extra costs before they are incurred.


* Coordinate with the project and department managers the test schedule with equipment schedule to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction.


* Communicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting matters.


* Write test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary.


* Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned.
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