SoilsAggregate Lab Technician

Soils/Aggregate Lab Technician I

Professional Service Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI)
Location: El Paso TX

Professional Service Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) a leading provider of quality assurance testing inspection and consulting services is seeking a Soils/Aggregate Lab Technician I to join our Building & Construction team in El Paso Texas.

Interteks Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture engineering and construction disciplines developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and facilities.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in the architectural engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry. No prior geotechnical laboratory experience is required. We provide hands-on training and development opportunities to help you build technical skills and advance your career within our organization.

What Youll Do

As a Soils Lab Technician I you will support construction and engineering projects by performing geotechnical laboratory testing documenting results and assisting project teams in evaluating soil and material performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform a variety of geotechnical laboratory tests under direct supervision and established procedures
• Conduct testing such as Atterberg Limits Sieve Analysis Unconfined Compressive Strength CBR Swell and other soil classification and engineering tests
• Operate laboratory equipment and maintain testing instruments in accordance with company procedures
• Accurately document test data observations and results
• Review drawings specifications and project documents to support testing activities
• Perform calculations and prepare reports using standard laboratory methods and software tools
• Assist with project-specific observations and site assessment activities as needed
• Communicate effectively with project managers engineers clients and team members
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment

What Were Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• No experience required; training will be provided
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand work plans specifications and instructions
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work overtime off-shift or occasional overnight hours as business needs require

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift carry push and pull 30 to 50 pounds; occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Kneel squat bend and perform physical tasks as needed
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat and cold
• Occasionally climb and work at elevated heights
• Ability to hear understand and respond to verbal instructions and workplace sounds
• Ability to work overtime off-shift and occasional overnight hours

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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 other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

#LI-ST1

CA-ST

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.