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    Laboratory/Field Technician - Anchorage, United States - WSP USA

    WSP USA
    WSP USA Anchorage, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Our Business


    We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences.

    Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.


    As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.


    This Opportunity
    WSP is currently initiating a search for a
    Laboratory/Field Technician for our
    Anchorage, AK office.

    Be involved in projects with our
    Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

    An opportunity exists to join our AASHTO-Accredited Laboratory.

    The focus of the laboratory work includes conducting soil index and strength property testing and maintaining overall laboratory operations, while the field based work includes conducting soil observations, in-situ testing, and construction observations.

    The successful candidate will be a good communicator who will work closely with our Alaska operations that specializes in fundamental geotechnical engineering applications, cold regions geotechnical engineering aspects, and rock mechanics.

    Our team thrives on developing client solutions for Arctic challenges.


    Your Impact

    • Conduct routine and moderate to high complexity laboratory tests on soil samples. This includes a range of testing from index testing (such as moisture, grain size, and Atterberg Limits) to more advanced testing (e.g. consolidation, triaxial shear, and permeability).
    • Organize, track, and complete the laboratory workflow.
    • Record test data, file, and manage laboratory documentation.
    • Ensure proper care, handling, storage and disposal of samples and laboratory operations in accordance with standard practices
    • Maintain a high regard for health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE).
    • Perform construction observations and field testing.
    • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
    • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

    Who You Are

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
    • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of database software
    • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
    • Willing and able to undertake assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office
    • Comfortable working in remote settings
    • Passenger vehicle driving will be required for some services
    • Demonstrating a safety conscious focus
    • Motivation to own and build your career
    • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
    • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
    • Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Technical diploma or degree in related discipline
    • Previous experience working in an AASHTO Accredited laboratory
    • Experience with managing a soil testing laboratory with emphasis on maintaining quality with efficient workflow
    • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

    About WSP
    WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.

    With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

    WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

    Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

    At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

    WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

    The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.


    NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.

    Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.

    Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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