Lab Technician- Construction Material Testing

Fulton Hogan; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance discounts

Personal banking support

Retailer discounts

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Fulton Hogan in Victoria seeks a materials tester to join the NATA Laboratory at Tynong Quarry. This full-time role suits entry level or experienced candidates and focuses on sampling and testing aggregates to Australian standards, with day-to-day lab duties and safety first.

You will manage sampling, testing, reporting and calibrations, while supporting production teams and maintaining laboratory compliance. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sampling and testing of aggregates.
• Ability to follow Australian standards for laboratory work.
• Strong reporting, record keeping, and calibration skills.

Responsabilités

• Sampling and testing of aggregates.
• Manage daily sampling and testing tasks.
• Handle and manage chemicals per standards; ensure safety and housekeeping.
• Manage reporting, documentation and calibrations; report non-conforming product.
• Provide technical support to production departments.
• Maintain laboratory compliance with NATA requirements.
• Some travel may be required.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Honest and reliable

Workplace safety

Driver’s Licence

Heavy industry experience

Quarry industry knowledge

Australian standards knowledge

MS Office (Excel)

Formation

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Outils

Excel

QESTLAB

Description du poste

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

What’s on offer?

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a materials tester to join the team at Fulton Hogan based at Tynong Quarry. This position will suit either entry level or experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing of aggregates to Australian standard methods in our NATA Laboratory. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor your responsibilities will include;

• Sampling and testing of aggregates.
• The hands-on, day-to-day management of sampling and testing in accordance with specified requirements.
• The handling and management of chemicals in line with relevant standards
• Management of reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming product.
• Conduct procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds.
• Providing technical support to production departments.
• Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA requirements.
• Some travel will be required, based on the needs of the business.

To be successful in this position you will require the following skills/experience:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and achieve strict deadlines.
• Professional communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Honest, confident and reliable
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, punctuality, reliability, respect for others and to work as part of an efficient team
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (is advantageous)
• Previous experience in heavy industries or an interest in this field of work
• Ideally you will have an understanding of the quarry industry. Having a demonstrated knowledge of Australian standards for laboratories would be viewed favourably but not essential as full training will be provided.
• You will be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience of QESTLAB would be advantageous.

The pre-employment process will include a medical check, including drug and alcohol screening.

Keen to progress your career?

Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing?

We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in?

Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we’re locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a ‘competitive salary package?

Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.