Job Summary:The Construction Technician is responsible for the timely and safe completion of projects in strict accordance with plans and specifications. They ensure the final product meets Old Dominion Heat Trace's quality in construction benchmarks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Runs pre-task plan to proactively communicate and identify potential issues with safety, quality, and time impacts.
• Communicate with project team regarding logistics, including material, equipment and labor needs.
• Installs fully functional heat trace systems based on the contract documents.
• Completes required test reports.
• Meets daily productivity goals.
• Safely, following all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and codes pertaining to the scope of work.
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
• Proactively perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
• Ensures project assigned equipment is in good working order, performing inspections as required.
• Reviews the project schedule weekly, identifies scheduling delays, conflicts, or other issues; and communicates with the project team on ways to solve problems, catch up, and improve.
• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain certifications necessary to perform duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience in construction with HS diploma or GED; OR an equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction plans and documents
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with different groups working on a project, including but not limited to the customer, other contractors, project team, and laborers
• Attention to detail with a focus on error prevention
• Must be a proactive self-starter, problem solver, and effective team player
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate standard operating policies and procedures, and regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English, Spanish)
• Commercial insulation, electrical, controls, communication/wires, low voltage/security, and/or heat trace experience

Physical Requirementsinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Be physically active for long periods of time.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Requires activities involving being around moving mechanical parts and machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, working at various heights, and exposure to dust, fumes, gases, toxic, caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
• Must be able to travel daily to job sites and meetings.