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Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Fabrication and Materials Supervisor – TE4 in Olympia, Washington
About WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project. * * The Opportunity WSDOT State Materials Laboratory is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer to serve as the Assistant Fabrication and Materials Supervisor. In this role, you will serve as the statewide technical program specialist in the inspection of shop fabricated prestressed, precast concrete structures, steel structures and other specialty objects. The Assistant Fabrication and Materials Supervisor will support highway construction projects Statewide by providing expert and timely inspection of highway materials being fabricated and shipped to project work sites. Under the supervision of the Transportation Technical Engineer (TTE) this position is responsible for leading and supervising Transportation Engineers, managing inspection calls, updating inspection calendars, and delegating inspection assignments. What to Expect This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. The official duty station and/or frequency of telework for this position will be determined based on candidate preference and overall business needs. Travel is an expectation of the position. This position is required to perform inspection at construction sites and at fabrication facilities. Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Fabrication and Materials Supervisor will:
- Review results of nondestructive tests such as magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection to determine acceptability.
- Inspect materials to identify nonconforming materials as early in the fabrication process as possible.
- Monitor the manufacturing processes, witness, or perform tests or measurements of the completed product, collect, and review all required documentation to assure compliance with Contract Provisions, and approves the finished product for shipment.
- Identify materials for acceptance in accordance with WSDOT Construction Manual and identify items containing steel for foreign or domestic content.
- Advise project and supplier personnel of materials found to be unacceptable and answers questions relative to materials involved.
- Assist in performing and documenting verification inspection audits on Design Build projects.
- Be responsible for training, managing inspection calls, updating inspection calendars, and delegating inspection assignments to Transportation Engineer 3's, under the supervision and discretion of the TTE.
* * Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of fabrication inspection experience at the Transportation Engineer 3 level; OR four (4) years of experience in construction acceptance inspection.
Certified Welding Inspector by either the American Welding Society or the Canadian Welding Bureau.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I-Field Testing Technician Certification or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of appointment.
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Level I Certification or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of appointment.
The ability to effectively communicate technical information to a diverse audience inclu