Senior Building Products Testing Technician

Overview

The Senior Building Products Testing Technician plays a critical role in performing advanced Seismic testing on residential and commercial construction consumables to manufacture published standards utilizing industry test standards. This position requires hands-on experience with heavy equipment operation; will involve data analysis and report generation. The role will independently execute testing processes while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

· Conduct seismic testing and other advanced testing methods on construction anchor bolts, adhering to established test standards.· Install and test in accordance with manufacturers' published instructions.· Communicate with project managers and clients about testing results, project updates, and demonstrate testing processes.· Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, vehicles to support testing operations and material handling.· Use power and hand tools to install concrete anchors and fix wood or aluminum formwork.· Collect and analyze raw data using Excel or other data analysis software and generate comprehensive reports summarizing test results.· Assist with equipment and materials inventory management, ensuring accurate records for client and internal use· Assist in the design, assembly and pouring of concrete slabs.· Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment, tools, and machinery.

Skills / Qualifications

· Education: High school diploma or GED required.· Experience:o 2-4 years of related experience in construction, testing, or heavy equipment operation.o Experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes and forklifts is essential.o Familiarity with seismic testing processes is strongly preferred.· Technical Skills:o Proficiency in Microsoft office for data analysis and report generation.o Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.o Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and technical documents.· Soft Skills:o Strong written and verbal communication skills for generating and explaining reports.o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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