Materials Testing Technician / Technologist

Exp Global Inc.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in St. John's is seeking a Materials Testing Technician to perform laboratory and field inspections. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering diploma, experience in materials laboratory testing, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role involves collaboration with project managers and requires a valid driver's license. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions!

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with AETTNL.
• Experience in materials testing and geotechnical settings.
• Knowledge of CCIL, ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and field inspections.
• Prepare testing and inspection reports.
• Interact with clients to meet testing needs.

Skills

Civil Engineering technician diploma

Effective oral communication

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Motivated self-starter

Education

Diploma from a recognized technical college

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

gINT

Job description

St. John's, NL, Canada

Overview

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Your work environment at EXP

EXP’s St. John’s Earth and Environmental group is currently seeking a Materials Testing Technician / Technologist for its materials testing laboratory in Mount Pearl and projects in St. John’s and surrounding areas. Reporting to the Practice Manager, the successful candidate will provide appropriate technical services to Project Managers and Engineers for those projects assigned.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Working closely with Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for the completion of laboratory testing and also various field inspections, and associated reporting for laboratory testing and construction projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for :
• Executing laboratory materials testing (asphalts suites; concrete compressive strength testing; grain size analysis, proctors, etc.) and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt – field compaction; concrete – field casting of concrete cylinders, slump, air content; soil – field compaction testing);
• Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory / field testing, geotechnical engineering, general construction, earth moving projects and civil engineering;
• Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports, and review, as necessary, laboratory and field inspection reports;
• Interacting with clients to provide excellent service and quick response to their testing needs;
• Working in compliance with various standards and specifications, including EXP's internal QMS system.

What your experience looks like

• Civil Engineering technician / technology diploma from a recognized technical college, or equivalent experience, and be eligible for registration with Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologist of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL);
• CCIL certification is an asset;
• Experience in materials laboratory and field testing and geotechnical settings (concrete, soils, asphalt testing, test pits and boreholes);
• Applies knowledge with CCIL, ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures;
• Familiar with various civil, earth moving and construction projects;
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – WORD, EXCEL). Experience with AutoCAD and gINT would be an asset;
• Willingness to travel around Newfoundland and Labrador and participate in field investigations and materials testing;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment;
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle;
• Two to five years related experience is considered an asset.

About Us

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address : [e-mail].

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Job Info

• Job Identification 109906
• Posting Date 02 / 21 / 2025, 07 : 42 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 60 Pippy Place, St. John's, NL, A1B4H7, CA