Geotechnical Field & Lab Technician

QGS Quality Geotechnical Services Pty Ltd; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Local work across Central Coast & Lake

Supportive team

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

QGS Quality Geotechnical Services Pty Ltd in Morisset, NSW is seeking an experienced Soil Technician/Geotechnician. The role covers field and laboratory testing across civil construction projects in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions.

You will work with a supportive team, perform density/compaction tests, soil sampling, in-situ testing and data reporting, while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and TfNSW requirements. Overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Soil Technician or Geotechnician
• Practical construction materials testing experience
• Experience on civil construction sites
• Understanding of Australian Standards and TfNSW testing requirements

Responsibilities

• Undertaking field density and compaction testing
• Soil sampling and identification
• In-situ testing and site inspections
• Checking & reporting test data
• Calibration of testing equipment
• Level 1 earthworks supervision & testing
• Laboratory preparation and testing of soil and construction materials
• Soil classification and related geotechnical testing
• Accurate recording of field and laboratory results
• Liaising with clients, contractors, engineers and project personnel
• Working in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, TfNSW requirements and QGS / NATA procedures
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy and quality

Skills

Soil testing

Construction materials testing

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Education

NATA/TfNSW/CMT qualifications

Tools

Calibration equipment

Site inspection tools

Job description

QGS Quality Geotechnical Services Pty Ltd in Morisset, NSW is seeking an experienced Soil Technician/Geotechnician. The role covers field and laboratory testing across civil construction projects in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions.

You will work with a supportive team, perform density/compaction tests, soil sampling, in-situ testing and data reporting, while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and TfNSW requirements. Overtime opportunities available.