Technician - Environmental Testing

Webuild S.p.A.; Cooma; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking an Environmental Testing Technician in New South Wales to support project-wide soil, rock and water testing. You will perform laboratory tests, enter data and report results while ensuring safety and compliance with project specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience in chemistry or environmental labs, strong time management, and the ability to work independently in a construction-related setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is preferred.
• White Card (Construction Card).
• Experience testing in a chemistry or environmental science laboratory.
• Experience in construction industry preferred.
• Analytical chemistry skills including sample preparation, titration, pH measurement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and physical ability to perform laboratory testing of soils, rock and water, ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and according to project specifications.
• Operation of chemical testing area including handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Coordinating activities internally with other departments and with subcontracted laboratory service providers.
• Coordination of off-site testing including logistics, chain-of-custody documentation, and reporting.
• Data entry and generation of reports.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Monitor quality standards and practices.
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.

Skills

Soil testing

Rock testing

Water testing

Analytical chemistry

pH measurement

Titration

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Time management

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Environmental testing technician will support the project by coordinating and performing environmental materials testing on soils, rock, and water. They will be an active team employee conducting laboratory tests, recording and/or reporting data, operating under quality management systems and liaising with subcontractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is preferred
• White Card (Construction Card)

Experience:

• Experience testing in a chemistry or environmental science laboratory
• Experience working in a similar role – preferably in the construction industry
• Analytical chemistry skills i.e. sample preparation, titration, pH measurement
• Computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and physical ability to perform laboratory testing of soils, rock and water, ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and according to project specifications
• Operation of chemical testing area including handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Coordinating activities internally with other departments and with subcontracted laboratory service providers.
• Coordination of off-site testing including logistics, chain-of-custody documentation, and reporting.
• Data entry and generation of reports.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Monitor quality standards and practices.
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.