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Engineering Technician In Training

Terracon
Houston, TX
Full-time

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TECHNICIAN IN TRAINING

Come to Terracon and discover what great looks like! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with great people and work on great projects.

At Terracon, safety is a core value. Working safely is an uncompromising commitment at all levels of the company to ensure everyone goes home safe to their family each and every day.

Our Houston Office currently has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician-Entry Level within the Construction Materials Department.

You will learn to perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt.

This is a great opportunity for a person who is ready to take a step in a new career.

Essential Role and Responsibilities :

  • Under direction of senior technicians, staff professionals or project managers, learns 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.
  • Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
  • 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 using a company provided full size pickup truck.

Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
  • Successful completion of related internal safety and technical certifications
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Preferred Requirements :

  • Related work experience in construction helpful, but not required
  • Current industry certifications for materials testing a plus, but not required

The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

This is an opportunity to become a member of a successful team, be part of the construction process and make a career at a steady, growing organization.

30+ days ago
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