Materials Technician - Coquitlam, BC

Canadian Inclusion; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RRSP with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in Coquitlam, BC, seeks a Materials Technician to conduct laboratory and field testing on concrete, soil and aggregate materials in accordance with CCIL, CSA and ASTM standards.

You will support lab operations and document samples across the Greater Vancouver area. Role requires a Civil Engineering Technology diploma (or equivalent), 2–5 years of materials testing experience, and CCIL certifications or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology preferred or equivalent.
• 2-5 years progressive experience in soil, aggregate, geotechnical and concrete materials testing.
• Eligible to CCIL Concrete Testing Category CCIL Type C and D Aggregate Certification and CCIL Concrete Category 0 and 1.
• Familiar with CSA and ASTM testing standards.
• ASTTBC Membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field testing on concrete, soil and aggregate to CCIL standards.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical projects in the Greater Vancouver Area.
• Sample materials in field as required with supervision.
• Learn and apply CSA and ASTM testing standards for concrete and aggregate.
• Support Laboratory Supervisor and maintain work orders and documentation.
• Adhere to health, safety, quality, and ethics policies.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Technical memo writing

Independence

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

CCIL certifications / eligibility

ASTTBC membership preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materials Technician - Coquitlam, BC (Healthcare)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the Materials Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.
• This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong technical/practical background, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a solid work ethic, coupled with an interest in career growth.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.
• Conduct Laboratory and field materials testing on concrete, soil and aggregate materials to within CCIL certification for Concrete and Aggregate.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical projects for various clients throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
• Conduct field materials sampling on materials and geotechnical projects as required working with the Engineering Manager, Laboratory Supervisor and clients.
• Become proficient in various CSA and ASTM Materials Testing Standard and Procedures for concrete and aggregate materials testing.
• Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in conducting and completing materials testing and certification as required.
• Provide Materials Testing Services and Inspection on site and in the laboratory as required.
• Responsible for maintaining work order and unit posting process along with the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Carrying out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: The Company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is preferred or, alternatively, equivalent technical experience.
• 2 -5 years progressive experience in soil, aggregate, geotechnical and concrete materials testing.
• Eligible to CCIL Concrete Testing Category CCIL Type C and D Aggregate Certification and CCIL Concrete Category “0” and “1”.
• Familiar with civil engineering construction QA/QC inspection and test standards and procedures to ASTM and CSA standards.
• ASTTBC Membership preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format (Technical Memo's for project need to be clear and legible).
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language.
• Ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Microsoft Office software knowledge.

Salary & Benefits Information

The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefitsincluding paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance,RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek's Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employeescan flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day.Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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