Alta Southwest is an Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Materials Testing Consulting Company providing performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning. If your passion is collaborating with a fast-growing company, Alta Southwest is the place for you! Alta Southwest prides itself on providing professional development and career paths for all our team members from our interns to senior leadership! Be part of the limitless career growth and experience Alta Southwest offers all employees.

Summary

A career as a Special Inspector at Alta Southwest means you will be the day-to-day eyes and ears on job sites by providing inspections of various construction activities. Inspectors prepare reports documenting both structural special inspection and construction materials testing in accordance with building code requirements and project specific construction documents. Inspections may require expertise in one or more of the following areas: soils, reinforced concrete and/or masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, etc. Inspectors work under the supervision and direction of a Professional Engineer and/or Project Manager, although work activities are generally performed unsupervised (i.e. employee is in the field as the Company's Representative).

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
Reads and interprets construction drawings and specifications.
Drafts inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers, providing clear documentation of findings and results.

Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
Strictly adheres to OSHA and company safety guidelines and policies. Able to successfully complete internal safety certifications. Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

Manages Personal field equipment.
Demonstrates ability to obtain and keep in good standing professional certifications such as:

ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel - Bolting, and/or Structural Steel - Welding).
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Post Tension Inspector Level 1 or 2 (PTI)

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be needed of available.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong computer skills

Expertise in reading and understanding structural plans
Experience with sampling and testing of construction materials and structural special inspections
Physically fit and able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
Attention to detail
Professionalism

Education, Licenses and Experience:

A minimum of 2-4 years' experience as an Engineering Technician or other applicable experience. Candidates with 5+ years of experience may be considered for a senior level position
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Previous experience with certifications pertaining to: Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Radiation Safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification

Work Environment:

Indoors, outdoors, extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, outdoor, sun exposure
Frequently work on elevated surfaces and/or confined spaces

Physical Requirements:

Capacity to work on your feet for extended periods standing and walking up to 9 hours a day

Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing no less than 40 lbs.
Walk, stand, crouch, or run on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Full use of senses to assist in observation and awareness including visual acuity and hand and finger dexterity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard; ability to speak and hear over environmental and equipment noise
May regularly drive a field truck and occasionally operate a rugged off terrain vehicle

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation based on experience and current certifications
A company gas card
A company provided work vehicle or vehicle reimbursement plan
Cell Phone reimbursement plan

All certification costs required for employment
A road to leadership through personal development and mentorship
Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many other programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching, and paid time off and holidays

About Alta

Alta Arizona is a leading Engineering Consulting Firm providing professional services for Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Material Testing, Civil Engineering and Structural Inspection in the Southwestern United States. Alta's engineering staff has project experience involving residential, commercial, government, institutional and industrial projects. We are a full-service company with a unique offering (Survey Mapping, Geotechnical Design, Civil Design, Construction Staking, Construction Material Testing, and Special Inspection Services) with Arizona offices in Tempe, Florence, Tucson, and Sierra Vista with a staff that includes registered land surveyors, certified material technicians & inspectors, and licensed professional engineers. Alta Arizona maintains a resource (formerly AMRL/CCRL) accredited lab and holds the United States Army Corps of Engineers Certificate, which allows Alta to complete complex and rewarding projects throughout the Southwest.

Alta's core value is SAFETY, without it, none of the information provided above is relevant.

To learn more and apply on-line visit our website at www.AltaArizona.com or www.AltaSouthwest.com

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required in accordance with state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Alta Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to leveraging diverse backgrounds, perspective and experiences that create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to protected category.

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