Senior Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary : Certerra is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Technician to perform field and / or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials—including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. This role involves close coordination with project managers, engineering technicians, client representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements and testing protocols.

Responsibilities include collecting and transporting material samples with proper documentation to the laboratory, conducting testing and analysis, and preparing clear, accurate written and digital reports for daily submission to the Certerra Project Manager. Technicians are expected to maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas while adhering to strict safety standards.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in high-profile, complex projects while working with a skilled and dedicated technical team.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed, following training and specified procedures.
• Provide clear, complete documentation of findings and results.
• Conduct basic data analysis to verify accuracy before communicating results to the Project Manager.
• Communicate project updates and findings to the Project Manager and other personnel as directed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple areas of field or laboratory testing and inspection.
• Train lower-level technicians as needed.
• Lead the activities of other engineering technicians in the laboratory or on large-scale field projects.
• Maintain and calibrate assigned equipment.
• Operate company vehicles.
• Follow all safety rules, practices, and project-specific safety requirements; perform pre-task planning prior to work.
• Report any safety concerns promptly to management.
• Maintain quality standards across all assigned projects

Education / Qualifications :

Preferred Certification :

NICET Level II in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils) or Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.