**Concrete Lab Technician** **Job Details** **Job Location** Houston - West - Houston, TX **Position Type** Full Time **Job** As a **Concrete Lab Technician** at UES, you will be responsible for conducting laboratory testing on concrete and other construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. You will play a critical role in quality control by performing tests, analyzing results, and documenting findings. This position requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and adherence to safety protocols. **Key Responsibilities:** + Perform laboratory tests on concrete, aggregates, and other materials following ASTM, AASHTO, and other relevant standards. + Conduct tests such as compressive strength, slump, air and moisture content. + Maintain accurate and detailed records of test results and observations. + Ensure lab equipment is properly calibrated and maintained. + Follow proper safety procedures and industry best practices in all testing activities. + Assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment. + Communicate test results and findings to engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders. + Support field technicians with sample collection and testing as needed. **Qualifications:** + High school diploma or equivalent + Experience in a construction materials testing laboratory preferred. + Ability to use testing equipment, such as compression machines, air meters, and scales. + Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise testing procedures. + Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting. + Ability to lift and move heavy materials (50+ lbs.). + ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification is a plus or willingness to obtain certification. **About Us:** _The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies._ _Now, as we work together as_ **_Team UES_** _, our core values continue to portray who we are and what we believe. These values are represented by the acronym_ **_STRIVE_** _:_ **_S_** _afety |_ **_T_** _eamwork |_ **_R_** _esponsiveness |_ **_I_** _ntegrity |_ **_V_** _alue |_ **_E_** _xcellence_ _With this focus, our team members are_ **_empowered_** _to be_ **_industry leaders_** _in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on_ **_servant leadership_** _enables us to be_ **_trusted partners_** _, solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully._ Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family: + 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match! + Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere! + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Seven paid holidays per year + Tuition reimbursement + Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance + Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)