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ECS Group of Companies · 1 day ago

Specialty Technician

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Specialty Technician to join their Greensboro team and advance in a dynamic work environment. The role involves performing field observations and inspections, and conducting destructive and non-destructive testing on various construction materials.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Field Activities: Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement; Execute tasks based on project requirements under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers; Inspections may also be conducted in fabrication facilities

Testing Procedures: Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards for documentation and compliance

Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; Engage in drafting and other administrative duties as required; Maintain organization of field equipment and notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable

Communication: Maintain daily communication with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers, keeping the team informed of changing site conditions and requested additional testing; Attend project meetings as requested

Training and Development: Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; Document findings with precision in accordance with accepted engineering practices

Qualification

Specialty certificationsNDT principlesStandardsHeavy construction safetyConstruction plansElectronic devices proficiencyBasic MS Office knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

2+ years of related experience

High School diploma or GED

Must have or be willing to obtain 2 relevant specialty certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities may be considered at ECS discretion)

Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

Must have valid driver's license and insurance

Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed

Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)

Working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards

Good understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures

Ability to perform work at heights

Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops

Functional ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans

Basic knowledge of MS Office

If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment

Benefits

Mileage will be reimbursed.

Company

ECS Group of Companies

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ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.

Founded in 1988

Chantilly, VA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ecslimited.com

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