Junior Field Technician, Materials Engineering

AtkinsRéalis; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to engineering a better future through innovative projects worldwide. As a Field Technician in Materials Engineering, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality control and safety on construction sites. Your responsibilities will include conducting various tests on construction materials and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community infrastructure. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Health and safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site concrete testing and sampling of construction materials.
• Prepare and collect field samples for laboratory testing and analysis.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Construction Materials

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Tools

Nuclear Densometer

Job description

Field Technician, Materials Engineering (Junior)

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Kingston, ON

Your role within the team

• Assist and perform on-site concrete testing for Temperature, Air, Slump and casting of compressive strength cylinders as per OPSS and CCIL standards.
• Carry out sampling of various construction materials for laboratory testing, monitor placement of various construction materials and workmanship.
• Prepare and collect field samples from various projects for laboratory testing and analysis. Perform compaction testing of asphalt and soils using Nuclear Densometer as per project specification. Assist in carrying out asphalt and concrete coring for thickness and material composition investigation. Monitor paving operations with respect to verification of material paved, tack coat application, temperatures, lift thickness, surface deficiencies and reporting of any concerns to the client while on site.
• Ensure accuracy of test data and write quality control testing reports.
• Maintain all company equipment in good condition.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete various tasks within set time frames.
• Liaise with all discipline team members, sub-contractors, clients and agencies.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on an innovative and award-winning project.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Able to work on weekends, nights, shift work, and additional hours as required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment. Good written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of construction materials and ability to read construction specifications and drawings is an asset.
• Holding CCIL/ACI concrete testing certification is an asset.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations and Maintenance, and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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