Braun Intertec is seeking Experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians to join our Texarkana, TX office. As a technician, you will perform a variety of testing on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. Onsite materials testing is conducted on various industrial, commercial and transportation construction projects located throughout the region. As a technician, you will receive in-depth technical training and industry certifications upon successful completion of examinations and demonstration of ability. This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of exciting projects for a 100% employee-owned company. Responsibilities: • Perform routine & complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt • Perform field concrete testing, including slump, air content, and temperature • Perform field density tests of soils • Prepare daily reports and documentation of field activities in electronic format • Work with project managers and senior technicians or staff to ensure specifications are followed • Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff, as needed Qualifications: • A strong safety focus and attention to detail • Excellent plan reading skills • A demonstrated math and technical aptitude • Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • State DOT certifications, ICC, and/or NICET certifications • 3+ years of construction materials testing experience • A High School diploma or equivalent • A valid driver’s license • The ability to lift 75+ pounds • ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions • Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl • At times, this position may be working at or on uneven terrain, varying heights, in confined spaces, or supported trenches #LI-MJ1 At Braun Intertec, employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays. Compensation Range: $48,000.00 - $72,000.00 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com . As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com . In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
See More Details >>Braun Intertec is seeking an experienced lead Construction Materials Technician to join our team. This is a traveling position working on large commercial and industrial projects throughout our geographic footprint. We are searching for individuals who are looking for a traveling position and are dependable, flexible and enjoy being a part of and leading a team. This individual should have strong initiative and self-motivation, and be able to perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. Responsibilities: • Perform testing and observations on large commercial and industrial construction projects • Prepare daily reports on observation activities • Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness • Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff as needed • Lead a team of technicians on large projects • Work with project engineers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed Required Skills: • Avalid driver's license and agood driving history required • Ability to travel extensively, will work at projects sites throughout the US • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as required • Previous large commercial or industrial project experience preferred • Technical expertise in electronic field data collection • Excellent plan reading skills • High attention to detail • Understanding and experience with performing Special Inspections • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook • iPad experience a plus • Abilityto lift 50 pounds Required Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • 2-5years of construction materials testing and observation experience Minimum Certifications • ICC Soils Special Inspector • ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector • ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I Preferred Certifications • ACI Concrete Strength I • ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector • Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report. Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays. #LI-JM1 Compensation Range: $58,100.00 - $87,100.00 As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us athrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
See More Details >>On-Site Quality Control Inspector - CWI This position serves as a Certified Weld Inspector and provides oversite of project site QC activities and of self-performed work and monitors subcontracted work activities for a heavy industrial contractor as well as inspecting weld quality, workmanship, and conformance to specifications. Essential Responsibilities • Oversee self-perform work which includes concrete forming, placing, and finishing, structural steel erection and welding, process pipe installation, equipment setting to O&M manuals and various codes. • Monitor subcontracted work which includes rebar installation, masonry wall erection, steel studs and drywall, electrical, TPO roofing and other interior finishes to their applicable building codes. • Provide assistance to the Project Managers and Project Superintendent as needed to ensure that the company's scope of work is built in accordance with the project plans and specifications • Have a good working knowledge of computer systems and be able to learn all programs used by the company to preform QC Tasks • Coordinate and direct inspection work performed by Robinson Inspectors on self-performed work. Self-perform inspections and witness test as required • Coordinate 3rd party special inspections as required by the contract documents • Monitor and inspect subcontractor work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and codes when applicable • Coordinate permit inspections as require by city, county, or state agencies • Conduct internal/external quality control audits. Define corrective measures for problem areas and insure implementation • Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections and meetings • Appraise customers' requirements and ensure they are satisfied • Report all concerns to the Corporate QC Manager, Superintendent, and Project Manager • Maintain Quality Records and assist in developing turnover documents • Facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data • Review current standards and policies • Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation • Ensure all legal standards are met • Attend and participate in weekly QC meetings with the Corporate Office • Perform other duties as assigned by manager and/or as requested by other department members to accomplish team efforts CWI Responsibilities • Conduct Welder performance Qualification Tests for new applicant welders or excise certification on poorly performing welders • Inspects welds for conformity to codes such as D1.1, ASME B31.3, etc. reporting inspection results, and maintaining proper records • Have a knowledge of weld inspection tools/gauges and their applications • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications. • Have a thorough understanding of non-destructive testing techniques to in order to adequately supervise 3rd party technicians as they perform nondestructive examinations of welded and machined components. Education and Experience • Must have a minimum five (5) years related construction experience (within the last ten years) as QC/QA Inspector on construction projects of similar magnitude, scope, and complexity as this project • Working knowledge of codes (ACI, ICC, AWS and ASME), ability to determine acceptability and reject ability of work based on assigned criteria • CWI and/or ICC S2 (Structural Steel Welding) Special Inspector preferred, must understand structural welding and weld inspection in accordance with the AWS and AISC codes. ICC S1 (Structural Steel & Bolting) Special Inspectors preferred, must have a working knowledge of structural steel inspection with bolted joints, including the use of a Skidmore and various means of pretension these connections in accordance with the requirements of RCSSC and AISC codes • Piping VT Inspector (CWI preferred) - must be able to demonstrate they can meet the requirements (training and experience) of a Level II VT Inspector - must understand pipe welding to the ASME Codes including Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3. Understand weld mapping, when other forms of NDE are required, material traceability, pipe cleanliness, flange management and pressure testing. Experience in other forms of NDE is a plus but not a requirement. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues • Excellent listening and professional oral and written communication skills • Must be proactive, use individual initiative, follow assignments through to completion, and be attentive to detail and deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills and proven record as a team player • Ability to perform multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities • Strong organizational skills Physical Requirements • Ability to work at a computer in an office environment. • Ability to work on construction sites which may require: • Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction) • Stoop, kneel, crouch, lay, bend or squat and/or crawl • Certified in and proficient with operating Aerial lift on project sites Job Site Working Conditions • May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles • May be exposed to loud noises • May work near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery • May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt Other • Travel will be required • Overtime may be required Robinson Construction is a design-build general contractor completing construction projects throughout the entire United States. Robinson completes projects, large and small, for a variety of specialized markets including commercial/institutional, energy, food & beverage, government/public, healthcare, heavy civil/water, industrial & process, manufacturing, marine, and mining industries. Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 573-517-5125 Email: hr@rcco.com Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; including minorities, females, individuals with disability and protected veterans.We participate in E-Verify. If you want to view the EEO is the Law poster, please choose your language:
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the masonry trade in Texarkana, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with an average annual wage of $67,022, translating to about $1,289 per week. The masonry trade in Texarkana, TX, projects a 0% growth from 2023 to 2033, but with approximately 21,800 openings annually due to retirements and career changes, creating ample opportunities for new entrants. Aspiring masons can find apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and various platforms, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
