What are the responsibilities and job description for the CQA Specialist I position at ARM Group?
State College, PA • ARM Group LLC - Early Career & Emerging Talent
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ARM Group is looking for a Field Technician/CQA Specialist who will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, and other staff to provide a wide range of field-based observation and testing services during the design, study, implementation, and/or construction phases of projects in a variety of industries to include solid waste, natural gas, renewable energy, mine & quarry, and development & construction. The successful candidate should have the desire and ability to travel and support a wide range of projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform construction quality assurance / construction quality control field inspections to ensure methods, materials, and workmanship conform to established quality requirements, standards, and specifications.
- Collaborate with contractors, clients, and project managers to effectively review and solve problems that arise.
- Conduct material laboratory quality control testing.
- Perform infiltration testing, density, and observation of soil placement.
- Perform field testing of concrete, soil/aggregate/bituminous paving materials.
- Monitoring subsurface investigations including exploratory borings, geoprobing, and environmental sampling.
- Perform erosion and sediment control inspections.
- Prepare daily field reports and test summaries documenting the work being performed in a timely fashion.
- Reads and interprets engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
- Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project managers, project engineers, contractors and others depending on the project and job tasks.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Drivers License in good standing.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
- Ability to travel to and from job sites, including overnight stay.
- Experience using a Nuclear gauge testing device.
- Team orientated with the ability to perform independent hands-on fieldwork.
- A self-starter possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
Preferred Requirements:
- Two year vocational, or college degree.
- Nuclear gauge testing device certification.
Physical Requirements:
- This is a safety sensitive position.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely without restrictions on a daily basis.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to frequently lift 30-60 lbs; occasionally lift 60-100 lbs.
- Ability to frequently carry 30-60 lbs. up to 30’; occasionally carry 60-100 lbs. up to 30’.
- Desire to work outside in all climates and conditions.
- Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the day, often on uneven surfaces with frequent bending and stooping – 8-10 hours per day.
Your Wellness, Our Priority: A Look at Our Benefits
We invest in our team's well-being and future through a comprehensive benefits package with a range of offerings designed to support you holistically. Our health and wellness offerings include two Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, disability protection, accident and critical illness coverage. To enhance your future financial security, we provide a 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA accounts, and 529 college savings plans. Work-life balance is prioritized through our generous PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year, giving you ample time to rest, recharge, and attend to life outside the office. We invest in your professional growth through our Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities. After 6 months of employment, all team members become eligible for quarterly bonuses, providing additional avenues for financial growth. This robust package is designed to foster a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally, underscoring our dedication to your overall well-being and future success.
