FIFO Technician NT - Experienced

Coffey Testing; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Accommodation options

Company Car

Overtime & Penalty Rates

LAFHA

Job summary

Coffey Testing is seeking experienced Technicians to join our FIFO Darwin Team for opportunities across Australia. The role focuses on soil, aggregates and concrete testing, both in the field and in the lab, to support major rail, mining and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will hold experience in soils/aggregates testing, a current manual driver’s licence, and ideally a NATA signatory qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory and field testing of soils, aggregates, and/or concrete to relevant standards.
• Familiarity with NATA ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• NATA approved Signatory (if applicable).
• NDM Radiation license (highly advantageous).
• Current manual driver's licence is required.
• Able to perform physically demanding, manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a variety of manual tasks in the field, including preparing and testing soil, aggregates, and concrete samples.
• Liaising with client onsite on testing schedules, procedures and results.
• Ensuring testing is performed in accordance with industry standards (AS1289, AS1012).
• Carrying out routine quality assurance checks and calibrations, maintaining equipment.
• Providing accurate test results and timely output of work.

Skills

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Field testing

Laboratory testing

NATA ISO/IEC 17025

NDM Radiation license

Manual driver's licence

Job description

Employee Type Full Time Max Term

• Employee Type Full Time Max Term

Contact information

• Contact Name Human Resources
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Coffey Testing is currently seeking experienced and motivated Technicians to join our Coffey Testing FIFO Darwin Team for opportunities around Australia. Our team are vital in ensuring the quality and safety of the construction materials used in some of Australia’s largest rail, mining and infrastructure projects. Here at Coffey Testing, our mission is "We work with the best, because only the best want what Coffey Testing can provide...peace of mind". We are built on teamwork to ensure we deliver quality results, safely to our clients and recognise that without the hard work of our people, this would not be possible.

This is a FIFO role from Brisbane with full benefits. Working on a 2:1 roster, this is project work on a minimum 6 month contract with the potential for ongoing work for the right person.

This role will involve:

• Undertaking a variety of manual tasks in the field, including preparing and testing soil, aggregates & concrete samples;
• Liaising with Coffey Testing’s client onsite on testing schedules, procedures and results, representing the Coffey Testing brand;
• Ensuring testing is performed in accordance with industry standards (AS1289, AS1012);
• Undertaking routine quality assurance checks and calibrations, ensuring all equipment is maintained; and
• Ensuring accuracy of test results and timely output of work.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in soil and concrete testing, and will demonstrate some or all of the following criteria:

• Has demonstrated experience in laboratory and field testing in soils, aggregates and/or concrete to relevant standards (AS1289, AS1141, AS1012);
• Has an understanding of NATA ISO/IEC 17025 requirements;
• NATA approved Signatory;
• Ideally holds a current NDM Radiation license (highly advantageous);
• Holds a current manual driver's licence (required);
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and workplace safety and;
• Is physically fit and able to perform a manual labour-intensive role which includes heavy lifting.

The successful applicant will undergo a medical assessment including a drug & alcohol screen as part of our recruitment process.

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);
• Additional Overtime, Penalty Rates and Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) (subject to project undertaking);
• Access to accommodation options (subject to project undertaking);
• Company Car (subject to project undertaking);
• Company initiatives such as a recognition & reward program, monthly lab events/competitions and health and wellness initiatives;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above Award conditions to all technical staff;
• Additional paid parental leave; and

As one of Australia’s largest construction materials testing providers, we’ve 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.

With that amount of experience and millions of tests under our belt – 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.

We believe in equal opportunity

We 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.