Construction Materials Technician

GeotechZone; Unanderra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Geotechnical in Wollongong seeks a qualified laboratory technician to support field and laboratory testing of construction materials. You will perform sampling, test to AS and TfNSW methods, and compile data into worksheets and reports.

Applicants should have a Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques, a white card, a current Class C licence, and 2–3 years' NATA-lab experience. Strong English and computer skills are essential; candidates must have Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques is the minimum requirement.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a NATA accredited construction materials laboratory.
• Strong written & fluent English communication skills; good computer competency.
• Working rights in Australia for minimum 12 months including unrestricted working hours.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the client to interpret work instructions.
• Field based construction materials testing and sampling.
• Laboratory based testing construction materials to AS & TfNSW test methods.
• Compilation of data into worksheets and generating test reports.
• Reviewing of project specific specifications.

Education

Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques

OHS White Card

Tools

Nuclear Densometer licence

Class C drivers licence

Job description

Macquarie Geotechnical is a construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical consultancy Company providing services on civil, road & rail and mine infrastructure projects in metropolitan and regional New south Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

We are currently seeking applicants to work in our Wollongong office located in the suburb of Unanderra. The position is full-time.

The position will involve:

• Liaising with the client to interpret work instructions
• Field based construction materials testing and sampling
• Laboratory based testing construction materials to AS & TfNSW test methods
• Compilation of data into worksheets and generating test reports
• Reviewing of project specific specifications

Applicants should have:

• Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques (minimum requirement)
• Nuclear Densometer licence (preferred but not essential)
• OHS White card
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a NATA accredited construction materials laboratory
• Working rights in Australia for minimum 12 months including unrestricted working hours.
• Strong written & fluent English communication skills
• Good computer competency
• A current Class C drivers licence

Preferred applicant must undertake pre-employment medical and pass supervised drug and alcohol test.

Remuneration package is based on experience and qualifications.