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Lead Testing Technician
Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Lead Testing Technician to join our Building & Construction team in Cleveland, OH.
What you'll do:
- Perform or assist with building enclosure performance field testing for curtain walls, windows, skylights air barriers, EIFS, and roof systems during mockup and Construction
- Perform construction quality inspections of building enclosure systems work at project sites, including below grade waterproofing, exterior walls, air barrier, masonry, metal panels, EIFS, curtain walls, windows, skylights and roofing systems for ongoing construction projects
- Prepare reports for inspection and testing work
- Create and maintain building construction documents
- Work with Clients, Project Managers and Project teams to schedule inspections and testing
- Coordinate testing and inspections schedule with equipment schedule and other department testing
- Check calibration status of test equipment prior to testing. Read and be familiar with testing standards
- Analyze test results and write accurate and concise test reports that summarize the test procedures and results using company templates
- Communicate with senior project managers for internal QA review
- Communicate with clients regarding test preparation, procedures, and results
- Assist department admin in invoicing for all assigned projects
- Learn test standards and test procedures (e.g., AAMA, ASTM, NFPA, etc.)
- Maintain tools and equipment; inventory supplies; maintain cleanliness of work area
- Assist in the sales and marketing of testing services to new and potential clients
- Perform other work as required
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- High School Diploma or GED, Degree in a technical field preferred
- 2-5 years of successful experience in building enclosure testing preferred
- Knowledge and experience related to the construction of exterior building systems (i.e., waterproofing, masonry, metal panels, water drainage systems, windows, curtain walls and roofing systems).
- Able to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings and specifications, as well as contractor shop drawings
- Experience in construction, glazing, roofing or general construction, preferred
- Must be technically competent to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude
- Must be familiar with Quality Assurance policies and procedures which relate to the control, storage, and disposition of test specimens
- General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools preferred
- Physical ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds
- Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
- Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills - both written and oral
- Good computer skills using Word and Excel, and AutoCAD if applicable
- Ability to travel as business needs dictates
- Valid driver's license and reliable driving record (required)
