Construction Materials Testing Technician - Experienced

Coffey Testing; City of Wyndham; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Enterprise agreement benefits

Recognition & rewards program

Health & wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Job summary

Coffey Testing is expanding in Werribee, VIC, and seeks experienced Construction Materials Testing Technicians to join our team. The role involves field sampling and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete at our new Werribee location and sites across Australia.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of hands-on CMT experience, strong safety focus, and the ability to work autonomously under supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on Construction Materials Testing experience.
• Experience in field and laboratory testing to Australian standards (AS1289, AS1141, AS1012).
• Ability to lift heavy items and perform manual tasks in field and lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling and testing of soils, aggregates and concrete.
• Conduct laboratory tests including Triaxials, permeabilities, aggregates, rock testing and materials.
• Liaise with clients onsite on testing schedules, procedures and results.
• Ensure quality assurance and calibration of testing equipment.

Skills

Construction Materials Testing

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Safety compliance

Manual handling

Job description

• Location367/373 Wests Road,Werribee, VIC, 3030,Australia
• Employee TypeFull Time

Contact information

• Contact NameHuman Resources
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact *******@coffeytesting.com

Description

Coffey Testing has been successful is gaining a new contract and this has given us the ability to provide opportunities for motivated and experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians to join us in our new location based at Werribee.

Coffey Testing - A bit about us!

We are one of Australia’s largest construction materials testing providers. We have been delivering testing services to the transport infrastructure, oil and gas and mining industries for over 65 years. We have an extensive network of permanent and site-specific testing facilities located across Australia, including in some of Australia’s most remote locations.

Our clients choose us to provide deep insights into the properties of the materials they’re dealing with. We apply specialised testing and analysis services, using international best practice and conformance standards to achieve detailed, quality results. We provide independent NATA accredited testing services.

The Opportunities

CMTs play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of the construction materials used in some of Australia’s largest rail, mining and infrastructure projects. We have permanent full-time roles available for Experienced CMT Technicians. These roles are best suited to people that have at least 2 years of hands‑on Construction Materials Testing experience. We respectfully advise that these particular opportunities are not entry level roles and that engineering experience, without actual CMT Technician experience, will not meet the requirements of these positions. These positions are best suited to someone who can meet the criteria listed:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Construction Materials Testing industry;
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and workplace safety;
• Is physically fit and able to perform a manual labour-intensive role which includes heavy lifting;
• Can work effectively under pressure, prioritising work to meet client demands;
• Has sound experience in field and laboratory construction materials testing to Australia standards or is looking to start a career in construction materials testing;
• Has the ability to work autonomously and displays a level of self-motivation;
• Performs an undertaking of a variety of manual tasks in the field and in the laboratory, including preparing and testing soil, aggregates & concrete samples;
• Completing the following tests - Triaxials, permeabilities, aggregates, rock testing and materials;
• Liaising with Coffey Testing’s client onsite on testing schedules, procedures and results, representing the Coffey Testing brand;
• Can perform routine quality assurance checks and calibrations, ensuring all equipment is maintained;
• Ensures accuracy of test results and timely output of work;
• Has demonstrated experience in laboratory and field testing in soils, aggregates and/or concrete to relevant standards (AS1289, AS1141, AS1012);
• Is NATA approved Signatory (highly advantageous);
• Ideally holds a current NDM Radiation license (highly advantageous); and/or
• Holds a current manual driver's licence (essential).

What Coffey Testing can offer

Here at Coffey Testing, we believe that our employees are our biggest asset and we want our employees to experience job satisfaction. We have a range of employee benefits we offer nationally across the business:

• Investment in our employee’s growthand development through both internal and company funded external training (Certificate pathway in Laboratory Techniques);
• Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above Award conditions to all technical staff;
• Company initiatives such as a recognition & reward program and health and wellness initiatives;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Additional paid parental leave; and

We believe in equal opportunityWe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where equity, respect and belonging are valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We recognise and value the unique talents, experiences and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to our business and encourage you to apply.