Geotechnical Lab & Field Technician – Mon–Fri

SGS; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid parental leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Geotechnician to deliver accurate testing across laboratory and field environments in Kalgoorlie, supporting the Construction Materials Testing division.

You will test construction materials, log samples, interpret data, and prepare reports while ensuring safety and client focus. Relevant qualifications and WA C Class licence are required, with NATA signatory status preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Civil Engineering qualification
• Current unrestricted WA C Class driver's licence
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• NATA Signatory status approved in rocks, aggregate, concrete or masonry

Responsibilities

• Collect, log and prepare construction material samples for testing
• Complete routine laboratory and field testing to relevant standards
• Set up, calibrate and maintain testing equipment
• Interpret work instructions, select procedures and equipment, and follow client test requests
• Analyse test data, prepare reports and issue results to customers
• Book client jobs and communicate with clients
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safe working practices
• Report hazards and contribute to lab improvement
• Support and develop Assistant Geotechnicians and Technical Assistants

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Numeracy and organisation

Independent work capability

Leadership and supervision

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a Geotechnician to deliver accurate testing across laboratory and field environments in Kalgoorlie, supporting the Construction Materials Testing division.

You will test construction materials, log samples, interpret data, and prepare reports while ensuring safety and client focus. Relevant qualifications and WA C Class licence are required, with NATA signatory status preferred.