ICC Special Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector Job at Kleinfelder in Charlott

Overview

Join to apply for the ICC Special Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector role at Kleinfelder. Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you to contribute to construction management, observation/inspection services, laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering. Our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. The position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Perform Field Observations and Materials Sampling/Testing during Construction of Buildings, Bridges and Roadways.
• Perform testing on construction materials including Soils, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Fireproofing, Metal Decking, Roofing and Paving.
• Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed by the various contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents.
• Cast Field Samples of Concrete, Masonry, Grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Provide Daily Phone Calls to Department Manager to inform of Daily progress of the project.
• Pick-up construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, deliver equipment to site technicians.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for the operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and accurate detailed reports of testing and inspection activities and maintaining work activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Physical requirements

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and over 50 pounds using handling equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection.

Desirable certifications

• NCDOT testing/inspection certifications
• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Pre-stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting)
• PTI Unbonded Level 1 or 2
• Cast Auger Piles

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.
• One (1) year or more experience in Construction Materials Engineering & Testing and Special Inspections, including applicable licenses and certifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. The ideal candidate will have a strong, technical background, the ability to provide technical support on projects with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those with a background in vertical construction with emphasis on soil and concrete field testing experience.
• Additional certification training is available and highly encouraged.
• Personnel will be required to maintain required certifications current.

Travel: While much of the work is local to the Charlotte-Metro Area, some travel may be required.

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Notice to Agencies

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Science, and Engineering

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Utilities

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