Senior Petrographer

Description

Advance Testing Company, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm with several offices throughout the Northeast, has an opportunity available for a skilled concrete and aggregate petrographer. The position would be based out of Advance Testing’s Campbell Hall, NY office and state-of-the-art accredited laboratory. 

Advance Testing Company performs testing and inspection of materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, asphalt, fireproofing and firestopping. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities. 

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Petrographic examination of rocks, minerals, concrete and other construction materials through the use of stereomicroscope, polarized light microscope, reflected light microscope and fluorescence microscopy. Interpret data obtained from such examination.
• Evaluate alkali-silica reactivity, sulfate attack, and other degradation factors affecting construction materials.
• Perform air-void system analysis of hardened concrete
• Perform point-count analysis of rocks, minerals, concrete and other construction materials through the use of various microscopes
• Perform tasks that include the preparation  and initial documentation of specimens.
• Perform secondary testing such as X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence, and potentiometric titrations.
• Perform other specialized test procedures in laboratory as needed.
• Prepare reports as directed by management.
• Develop expertise through on-the-job training, self-study, and involvement in industry associations
• Demonstrate awareness of employee safety by performing duties in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines
• Maintain high ethical standards by using sound judgment that benefits both Advance Testing Co., Inc. and its customers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in geology or earth science with a strong background in geological and concrete material sciences
• 5 years relevant experience as a Concrete Petrographer
• Excellent rock and mineral identification skills
• Experience using a polarized light microscope; knowledge of optical microscopy
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards related to petrographic and construction materials testing.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in sample preparation for petrographic investigations of concrete and other cement-based construction materials and aggregates.

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to providing competitive experience and qualification-driven salaries, Advance Testing Company, Inc. offers a wide range of benefit options, including:

· Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision 

· Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care

· Company paid offset to out of pocket health insurance and prescription costs

· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

· Paid time off and sick days

· Company–observed paid holidays

· Paid training and certification

· AFLAC Plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.

· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Requirements

All positions may require lifting and/or physical activities, including lifting of up to 75 lbs., walking/working on uneven surfaces, and driving to and from job sites. Work hours vary, but may include day, night and weekend shifts. 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Advance Testing Company, Inc. participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.