Acoustical Technician Job Listing at Intertek in Lake Forest, CA (Job ID 9018)

Description

Acoustic Technician

Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for an Acoustic Technician to join our Building & Construction team. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

This position is responsible for day-to-day supervision of the Acoustics laboratory, personnel, and projects within a Building and Construction team.

What you will do:

• Supervise personnel and projects within assigned location/department, including assigning staff to new jobs and scheduling
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with all applicable parameters
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, service, and occasional modifications of all equipment and acoustical chambers
• Mentor and train staff to broaden their scope of capabilities
• Performance evaluations of subordinates
• Performs other work as assigned
• Acoustical laboratory accreditation
• Acoustical laboratory quality assurance
• Communicate technical information to technicians
• Testing, as assigned
• Review of data sheets and reports from technicians
• Provide data interpretation to clients
• Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations
• Coordinate test schedule with equipment schedule and available personnel, including those in other departments
• Advise client of extra costs and issue a work change order before they are incurred
• Communicate with clients on test preparation, procedures, progress, results, and reporting matters
• Other duties as assigned

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Engineering related degree (acoustics related preferred)
• 5+ years acoustic engineering related experience
• Experience with floor/ceiling assembly impact sound transmission
• Experience with airborne sound transmission loss testing
• General working knowledge of test equipment, test methods, and applicable specifications associated with acoustics
• Technically competent to effectively communicate acoustic testing procedures, specifications, and results with technicians and customers
• Well-informed on applicable industry organizations, codes, and specifications
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong management skills and the ability to delegate tasks are necessary
• High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, estimated 5-10% of time may require travel
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs over the course of an 8-hour day
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record (required)

 Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

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.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an 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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