Geotechnician - Field & Laboratory Materials Testing

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Paid parental leave

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Geotechnician to perform construction materials testing across laboratory and field environments in Kalgoorlie. You will collect samples, test to standards, calibrate equipment and help develop junior technicians, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and overtime as needed.

Role requires Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Civil Engineering qualification, and prior lab experience; NATA signatory status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or a Civil Engineering qualification.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Approved NATA Signatory status 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 suitable procedures and equipment, and follow client test requests.
• Analyse test data, prepare reports and issue completed results to customers.
• Book client jobs, send confirmations and communicate with clients.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safe working practices.
• Report hazards and contribute to continuous laboratory improvement.
• Support and develop Assistant Geotechnicians and Technical Assistants.

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a Geotechnician to perform construction materials testing across laboratory and field environments in Kalgoorlie. You will collect samples, test to standards, calibrate equipment and help develop junior technicians, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and overtime as needed.

Role requires Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or Civil Engineering qualification, and prior lab experience; NATA signatory status is preferred.