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Kleinfelder's Mt. Laurel, NJ Office Laboratory Construction Materials Testing Technician

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to 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.

We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing.

We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex testing of construction materials in the laboratory, to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications and geotechnical engineering purposes.

The Laboratory Technician will manage all activities related to performance of laboratory testing in support of the Mount Laurel Geotechnical and Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Laboratory. They will meet agreed upon project deadlines by performing testing; coordinating with superiors to manage workload. They will correctly perform testing, calibrations, and calculations and computations by implementing and maintaining the requirements of the Kleinfelder Quality Management System. Works moderately independently on day-to-day activities, testing, and reporting. The successful candidate will be a valuable asset to the operations of the Mount Laurel CoMet team.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise operational personnel (laboratory staff), including resource coordination, internal quality control, and management of deliverables.
• Communicate with coworkers to successfully and profitably deliver laboratory services on a consistent basis.
• Responsible for making sure project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of items to be tested and available resources.
• Responsible to perform routine to complex lab testing including soils, aggregates, and concrete.
• Responsible for performing the testing, documentation, computations, and quality review in accordance with Kleinfelder's Quality Management System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, etc.).
• Ensures that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintenance of Kleinfelder's local lab accreditations.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Organization and multi-tasking ability.
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications:
• Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2
• Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1
• Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2

The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of large projects.

Must be able to use a computer and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Majority of work will be at the Irving Office Laboratory but must be willing to travel locally as required to fulfill project assignments.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Move Forward with 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 85 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:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

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

Notice to Third Party 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.

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