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Terracon · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Engineering Technician III

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Technician III to perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, while communicating effectively with project managers and clients.

Civil Engineering

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Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel)

Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results

Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis

Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager

Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas

May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites

Adhere to strict safety standards

Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures

Provides clear documentation of findings and results

Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager

Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM

Has experience and proficiency in multiple areas of field testing and inspection and or laboratory testing

May train lower level technicians

May lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on larger field projects

Maintains equipment and calibration

Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent

Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs 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

NICET Level II certificationACI certificationAWS Certified Welding InspectorASNT Level II certificationMicrosoft WordExcelField testing experienceLaboratory testing experienceValid driver’s licenseSafety complianceCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience

Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel

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

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or Structural Steel and/or nondestructive testing services: ASNT Level II

Relevant certification for the services or project requirements (e.g. Registered Roofing Observer (RRO))

Successful completion of related internal safety certifications

Preferred

Certifications in two or more of the following areas: NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing in one or more of the following categories: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils

NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical in one or more of the following categories: Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist

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

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

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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