L256 Material/Process Inspector I, II, III-Corpus Christi HQ Lab

Performs material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and at points of supply. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties for Materials Process Inspector I:Conducts pavement evaluations in the field.Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs.Maintains and calibrates equipment.Performs tests and inspection duties.Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programsWorks full-time at a geographically separated location.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Essential Duties for Material Process Inspector II (In addition to the above):Handles material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors.Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports.Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.Coordinates core drill or auger rig operations.Maintains a diary of inspection or test details.Maintains inventory of test supplies.Essential Duties for Material Process Inspector III (In addition to the above):Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers and suppliers and field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.Maintains field record books for each construction project within assigned area office.Orders equipment and supplies.Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.Coordinates core drill or auger rig operations.Observes tests and inspections and reviews reports from other inspectors; performs quality assurance for tests and inspections.