Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Field Technician to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The qualified candidate will work under general supervision to provide moderately complex test analytical support to environmental, engineering, field, laboratory, and / or design projects. Performs standardized assignments under supervision including drafting simple standard reports, operating standard testing equipment or software of moderate complexity and performs routine analysis procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct tests and investigations in the field or laboratory to obtain data for use by engineering personnel in determining engineering properties of soil, bedrock and construction materials
Perform laboratory and field tests according to prescribed procedures, processes, and standards
Collect soil samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary reports
Operate computer systems and peripheral equipment
Maintain results logs
Confers with Engineer and Scientific staff on test efforts
Set up, maintain, and calibrate equipment
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
May observe and document routine construction operations and write routine field reports
May assist and observe contractor work on short- and long-term construction projects and interact with client, contractor or subcontractor representatives accordingly
May perform a variety of non - technical tasks designed to assist others in preparing for and / or conducting office, laboratory or field activities
May assist in other non - technical projects as appropriate
Skills and Qualification
Education, Experience and Skills Required
Combination of technical education or certification plus 2 to 5 years of industry experience
Understanding of applicable ASTM or ACI and Nuclear Density Gauge methods and technical methodologies
Ability to use test equipment in an effective and safe manner
Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders
Ability to prepare reports and documentation
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow instruction
Physical Job Requirements
Ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift to 50 pounds
Ability to drive large pick - up truck
Ability to use hands to operate field equipment
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function
Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required
Completion of annual or bi - annual employment physical, as required
License / Certification Requirements
Qualifications to include experience and ACI and Nuclear Density Gauge certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Must pass Health and Safety Training and Defensive Driving Courses upon hire
Materials: ACI Level I; Nuclear Density Gauge
Machines, Tools and / 0r Equipment Used
May use a number of different pieces of equipment, e.g. slump and sond cones, screens density testing gauges, compaction testing equipment, concrete breakage test equipment, etc.; Employee will be fully trained in the use of equipment necessary to accomplish their work
Work Environment
Work may be performed in a laboratory setting or may be performed on a jobsite away from the office, under a variety of environmental and climatic conditions, and on occasion for extended periods of time
Travel
Field assignments typically require travel to urban or remote jobsites for work to be performed
Internal Number: 2018-31770
About Wood
Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of over $11 billion. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life-cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, chemicals, environment and infrastructure, power & process, clean energy, mining and general industrial sectors. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in. www.woodplc.com
