Senior Construction Materials Technician

ICON is looking for a Senior Construction Materials Technician to join its Material Science team. The technician’s primary responsibility will be to support the team's efforts in the development of cement-based products for manufacturing and use with ICON’s Vulcan 3D printers. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX laboratory and will report to the Head of Material Science.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently conduct standardized laboratory tests on aggregate, cement, concrete, and other construction materials. 
• Cooperate with other team members on the development and implementation of standardized and/or one-off test procedures for additive manufacturing with cement-based materials.
• Participate in the internal QC program, including but not limited to fabrication of test specimens on job sites, transportation of specimens to the laboratory, testing and/or testing management, and reporting.
• Conduct laboratory testing programs related to the development and optimization of cement-based mixtures following directions provided by material engineers and scientists.
• Assist with other various laboratory and fieldwork tasks, including providing technician support to other departments of the company if necessary.
• Maintain, adjust and calibrate testing equipment, test fixtures, and other laboratory tools. Facilitate repairs or replacements as needed.

• Keep track of laboratory consumables and equipment inventory.
• Actively participate in internal safety programs to ensure that all work in the laboratory and the field is performed in accordance with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma with 5 years of relevant work experience.

• The following ACI Certifications (or equivalent):
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Aggregate Testing Technician - Level I
• Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

If certifications have been previously obtained but have expired, the candidate must be able to get re-certified within 6 months of employment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Google Docs)
• Experience with standard ASTM test methods and specifications.
• Very strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• High attention to details
• Capacity to learn and rapidly adapt to the fast-paced environment of a construction technology startup. 
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed; flexibility is a key element of this position.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and outdoor conditions.
• Physical effort may be required for the handling of supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs unassisted).
• Frequent travel may be required.