Lab Technician- Construction Material Testing

fultonhogan; Tynong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate health and fitness programs

Health insurance discounts

Personal banking support

A range of retailer discounts

Up to 18 weeks paid primary carers Par

Up to 10 days paid secondary carers'li

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Materials Tester to join the team at Tynong Quarry in Victoria, Australia. The role suits both entry level and experienced candidates aiming to progress their careers in a hands-on laboratory environment.

You will be responsible for testing aggregates to Australian standards in our NATA Laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, and ensuring accurate testing, calibration, and documentation while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques is advantageous.
• Experience in heavy industries or quarry environments preferred.
• Understanding of Australian standards for laboratories desirable; training provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; QESTLAB experience helpful.
• Current and valid Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of aggregates.
• Day-to-day management of sampling and testing per requirements.
• Handling and management of chemicals per standards.
• Managing reporting, records and calibrations including non-conforming product reporting.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the laboratory and surrounds.
• Provide technical support to production departments.
• Ensure laboratory complies with NATA requirements.

Skills

Sampling & testing

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Safety conscious

Excel proficiency

QESTLAB familiarity

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Excel

QESTLAB

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• Up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family)
• Option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy

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.

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.