Fireproofing/Firestopping Technician

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Fireproofing Technician to join our Chantilly team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You'll work on a variety of projects performing field observations and inspections, and may also work construction materials performing destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Responsibilities

• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing on construction materials.
• Perform observations of fireproofing/firestopping materials in the field.
• Perform field observations, inspections, and obtain samples for testing on fireproofing materials in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
• Daily communication is required with site contractors, other technicians and project managers.
• Keep project team informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites.
• May perform inspections in fabrication facilities.
• Basic proficiency with electronic devices including data entry and editing of data and documents required for daily field report submission.
• Maintain the organization of field testing equipment. Notify the supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
• May be involved with calculations, data reduction of test results, drafting, and other administrative duties.
• Attend project meetings as requested.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have or be willing to obtain 2 advanced certifications focusing on fireproofing/firestopping per the tech cert policy.
• 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.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Ability to standardize test equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, with clients, peers, and subordinates, as well as independently.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Basic math skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented.
• Functional ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Good communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Limited knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards.
• Limited understanding of the construction practice.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,700 employees in 90 offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.