Special Inspector - Construction Materials Testing

Senior Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing - Chesapeake, Virginia

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking Senior Field Technicians to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in our Chesapeake, VA office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

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 Senior Technician is responsible for performing a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under general supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

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:


* Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provide assessment of data through reporting


* Read and Interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams


* Maintain and calibrate standard equipment


* Perform complex assignments; use specific methods and perform tasks to make detailed observations of site activities and give limited interpretation of results


* Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results


* Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with client and project teams

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:


* 5+ years' of related materials testing experience required


* At least one of the following certifications is required:
+ ACI Field, ...