Test Technician - Flammability Testing - Elmendorf, TX bei Intertek

 

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name].

Intertek's 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. Intertek's 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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Technician is responsible for reading, understanding, and interpreting standards and test methods for conducting industry test methods on building products and assemblies to evaluate the performance, safety characteristics, and compliance to applicable standards.  You will be interacting with the Department Manager, Project Manager, clients, and various internal departments and staff to determine a scope of work and develop projects to completion. In addition, you will generate and implement ideas and solutions to ensure safety, reliability, improve quality, reduce cost, and comply with company policies.  Ideal candidates should have proficient computer skills in addition to excellent written & verbal communication skills.  Previous construction or installation experience not required but an eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and good work attitude are required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The base wage or salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Test and evaluate various building construction products in the laboratory
Research and implement new test methods and procedures
Train new employees and provide support as needed
Take full responsibility for projects as assigned 
Establish and price basic test plans for fire testing standardized methods
Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations  
Coordinate with the project and department managers the test schedule with equipment schedule to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction
Communicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting matters
Write test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary
Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned
Invoice for all projects
Construction and demolition of mock-up test assemblies
Small, intermediate, and large scale specimen preparation
Assist with client product installation when needed.
 
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.