Intertek Hiring for Laboratory Technician II – Construction Materials Testing at Saginaw, Michigan Full Time

Laboratory Technician II – Construction Materials Testing

PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Laboratory Technician II to join our Building & Construction team in our Saginaw, MI office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

The Laboratory Technician II role performs a variety of laboratory testing duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures. The ideal candidates will be experienced Technicians with certifications to perform HMA testing for MDOT Local Agency Projects and experience performing extraction-gradations with solvent and vacuum extractions, specific gravities, and void ratios.

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

What you’ll do:

• Performs a variety of laboratory testing duties under direct supervision and/or from detailed controlled procedures.

• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting

• May include assisting with soil and aggregate testing, including sieve analysis, Proctor tests, Atterberg limits, etc.

• Works utilizing drawings, specifications and diagrams

• Uses specific methods to perform the laboratory testing and related tasks

• Make detailed observations and gives limited interpretation of results

• Maintains detailed documentation and data from test results

• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results

• Communicates effectively with the project teams

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

• 2 or more years experience working in a construction materials testing laboratory is required

• Experience in performing extraction-gradations with solvent and vacuum extractions, specific gravities, and void ratios is required

• Must be certified to perform HMA testing

• Basic Math, Calculator and Computer Skills

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication

• Must be able to read and understand work plans

• Must be able to work in an indoor laboratory environment and in the field/on-site

• Must be able to work off-shifts and overtime as needed

• Overtime may be required to achieve MDOT-required turnaround deadlines for Local Agency Projects

• Must be able to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25% of the time

• Travel may be required to MDOT Laboratories, asphalt plants, or other PSI offices in the State of Michigan

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)

Certification:

• Michigan Certified Hot Mix Asphalt Laboratory Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound

• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)

• Ability to climb occasionally

Why work at Intertek?

PSI, an Intertek Company, is a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification) Services. We are ranked #21 on the 2021 ENR list of Top 500 Design Firms, and are able to provide the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on-site. From testing, inspection and certification services to building sciences solutions, the company delivers Total Quality Assurance to the built environment.

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History (https://intertek-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/www-intertek-com/media/investors/2017/intertek-history-480p.mp4) and What We Do (https://www.intertek.com/what-we-do/) .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy (https://www.intertek.com/about/update-on-COVID-19/) .

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek (https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america/working-with-intertek/) , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People (https://d95zk70sfear3.cloudfront.net/intranet-intertek-com/media/stories/2017/our-people-480p.mp4) are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.intertek.com/careers/eeo-diversity/) and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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