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Entry Level Testing Technician – Denver, Colorado

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Science Testing Technician to join our Building Science Solutions team in Denver, Colorado . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

As a Building Science Technician , you will have the opportunity to perform field testing, observations, and inspection of construction materials (below grade waterproofing, air barriers, cladding, glazing and roofing systems. Work varies by size / location, but includes commercial, residential, higher education, healthcare and large municipal projects. This position will travel as business needs indicate, up to 15% overnight / out of town travel.

Shift / Schedule :   Monday – Friday core business hours (may vary slightly)

The base wage or salary for this position is $20-25 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What you’ll do :

• Perform a variety of testing, project specific observations and site assessment duties under direct supervision and / or from detailed controlled procedures.
• Operate testing equipment and conduct testing (., air and water infiltration)
• Provide assessment of data through reporting
• Work utilizing drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Use specific methods to observe site activities and perform tasks
• Make detailed observations and provide recommendations for improvements
• Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

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Preferred Requirements & Qualifications :

Intertek : Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.