Laboratory Lead: Construction Materials Testing & QA

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) leads the Snowy 2.0 project’s construction materials testing laboratory, overseeing soils, aggregates, rock, grout and concrete testing. The Laboratory Lead will supervise testing activities, issue reports, and ensure adherence to quality systems while coordinating with subcontractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field with 5 years’ testing experience, White Card, and strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field and 5 years of experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.
• White Card.
• Experience in supervising and reporting on construction materials testing activities.
• Construction project experience preferred.
• Good understanding of Australian and International Standards relating to concrete and earthworks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teaching and coaching skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to collaborate across technical functions, site construction engineers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of laboratory testing of soils, aggregates and concrete ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner.
• Management of laboratory team of technicians, including signing in/timesheets, allocation of duties and scheduling of tasks.
• Coordinating activities internally with other departments and with subcontracted laboratory service providers.
• Preparation of daily shift reports.
• Approving reports.
• Data management and analysis.
• Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff.
• Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment (including calibrations).
• Evaluate the performance of the laboratory employees and assists them in their professional development and growth, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that worksheets, chain-of-custody documents, reports, proposals, and information required by subcontractors and client are properly prepared and reported.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Teaching & coaching

MS Office / computer skills

Lab procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field

5 years laboratory testing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) leads the Snowy 2.0 project’s construction materials testing laboratory, overseeing soils, aggregates, rock, grout and concrete testing. The Laboratory Lead will supervise testing activities, issue reports, and ensure adherence to quality systems while coordinating with subcontractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field with 5 years’ testing experience, White Card, and strong communication and leadership skills