Technician - Flammability Testing - Building Materials

Technician, Flammability Test - Building Materials, Elmendorf, TXIntertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking aFlammability Test Technicianto join our Building & Construction team inElmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Materials Testing tertek'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 tertek 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?TheFlammability Test Technicianis responsible for or reading, understanding, and interpreting standards and test methods for building products and assemblies to evaluate the performance, safety characteristics, and compliance to applicable standards.You will be interacting with the Site Manager, Department Manager, Team Leads, clients, and various internal departments and staff to determine a scope of work and develop projects to completion. In addition, you will generate and implement ideas and solutions to ensure safety, reliability, improve quality, reduce cost, and comply with company policies.Salary & Benefits InformationThe base wage or salary range for this position is $18 - $24 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 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:Take full responsibility for projects as assignedTest and evaluate various building construction products in the laboratoryCoordinate with the project and department managers the test schedule with equipment schedule to optimize efficiency and client satisfactionPrepare small and intermediate specimen and assist with client product installationPrepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assignedResearching and implementing new test methods and proceduresReview and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviationsCommunicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, results, and reporting mattersWrite test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessaryEstablish and price basic test plans for fire testing standardized methodsThis 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.Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDPrevious construction or product installation experience is preferred but an eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and good work attitude are requiredKnowledge of equipment and tools used in building constructionProficient computer skills in addition to excellent written & verbal communication skillsExcellent problem solving skills and the ability to coordinate and develop multiple projects at one time.Ability to read and interpret technical standards and specificationsAbility to read and understand drawings and build accordingly.Ability and willingness to travel based on the needs of the business (up to 15%), some occasional overnightAbility to follow direction and work independently and in a team environmentAbility to bend down, climb ladders and reach over-head, lift, push and/or pull (infrequently) up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 40 feetValid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)Intertek: Total Quality. tertek 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.

Created: 2026-03-09