What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing (Engineering) Technician - Houston position at Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
Construction Materials Testing (Engineering) Technician
Job Description
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. (BCCI) is looking for experienced and entry-level Construction Materials Testing (Engineering) Technicians to join our team. Our “Engineering Technicians” will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
As growth and forward advancement are important at BCCI, we offer in-depth technical training and professional certifications as candidates advance in the position. BCCI also provides excellent benefits to our team members including competitive wages, family health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K plan with matching benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation.
You will be part of a dynamic, growing, and supportive team - and your role is key to BCCI’s success. While your job duties may fluctuate day to day, here are the areas that are essential for a candidate’s success:
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
Company Description
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
Construction Materials Testing (Engineering) Technician
Job Description
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. (BCCI) is looking for experienced and entry-level Construction Materials Testing (Engineering) Technicians to join our team. Our “Engineering Technicians” will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
As growth and forward advancement are important at BCCI, we offer in-depth technical training and professional certifications as candidates advance in the position. BCCI also provides excellent benefits to our team members including competitive wages, family health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K plan with matching benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation.
You will be part of a dynamic, growing, and supportive team - and your role is key to BCCI’s success. While your job duties may fluctuate day to day, here are the areas that are essential for a candidate’s success:
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- Under direction of senior technicians, staff professionals or project managers, a candidate must possess the ability to learn and assists with tasks and perform basic sample tests and observation of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.
- Document and prepare sample testing and observation data using a laptop or tablet device; submit findings accurately to a Project Manager.
- Effectively communicate testing and inspection results.
- Ensure that all testing equipment and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.
- Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Maintains quality standards on all projects.
- Transports materials safely from various job sites to the lab.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including overtime.
- Must have reliable vehicle for field assignments (preferred vehicle: pick-up truck or large SUV).
- Must be able to pass background check
- High School Diploma or GED
- No experience required (related or relevant experience is a plus)
- Ability to lift 10 – 60 lbs. and work outside for extended periods of time
- Valid Driver’s License
- Capacity to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- ACI – Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I
- ACI - Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- NICET – (Soils, Concrete, Asphalt)
- TXDOT – Soils, Asphalt or other Certifications
Company Description
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.
