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Terracon · 3 weeks ago

Field Technical Instructor

Parma, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Field Technical Instructor is responsible for training and developing engineering and environmental technicians, ensuring safety standards, and enhancing training materials and processes.

Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Train entry-level staff members in basic field test procedures and in report preparation duties

Under the direction of the Department Manager, develop and enhance training materials, procedures and processes

Support the hiring process by participating in the evaluation of applicants

Assist with initial orientation for new employees including preparation of time sheets and the use of Terracon reporting systems

Mentor and support the development of staff

Advance the training of experienced staff to achieve the technical knowledge and experience necessary to qualify for additional certifications or further develop advanced skillsets

Conduct site safety check-ins and safe driving evaluations

Perform field visits to multiple sites to observe staff, review reporting and testing, and verify safe procedures are being used

Provide training on safe-right procedures and construction site safety

Evaluate employee performance using Terracon’s internal certification process and other methods

Train staff to maintain, calibrate and operate field equipment/machinery

May perform project management, quality assurance and/or field testing in addition to training responsibilities

Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management

Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Qualification

Materials testing experienceTrainingDevelopmentACI CertificationRadiation safety certificationOSHA 40-Hour CourseCPR/First Aid trainedSoft skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of experience with materials testing and inspection

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

ACI Certification in one or more of the following areas: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation

At least 3 additional preferred certifications below

Successful completion of related internal safety certifications

Certification in field of expertise required

Preferred

Experience providing training and development to others preferred

PTI Level 1 or PTI Level II

NICET Level III certification in Construction Materials Testing in two or more of the following categories or NICET Level IV in at least one of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete or Soils

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ICC certification in two or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding

Other national, regional, state, and local materials related certifications

Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager

In-Situ testing methods (i.e. packer testing, pressuremeter testing, vane shear testing, instrumentation installation, etc.)

Barge drilling experience

Angle drilling experience