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Engineering Assistant - Fire Testing – Elmendorf, TX
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Engineering Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name].
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 is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Engineering Assistant is responsible for supporting engineering staff in the day-to-day operations.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $28 - $32 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, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:
- Prepare and review Engineering reports, project plans and specifications prepared by others
- Assist the engineering staff in providing assembly construction and test preparation tasks
- Maintain and leverage client relationships
- Attend client planning meetings
- Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
- Follow established test plan
- Communicate effectively with the engineering team
- Work on one or multiple projects at a time
- Follow safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
Ability and willingness to work off shifts and overtime
Ability to lift, move, push, kneel, squat and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to travel 5%
- Valid driver's license and reliable driving record (required)
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering
- General construction experience
- Performance Testing experience
- Project Management experience
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.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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