Materials Testing Technicians (soils/aggregate) - Camp Job

Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.; Terrace; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking experienced Materials Testing Technicians for a mine site in Northern BC. The position offers a rotation of 15 days on and 13 days off, providing competitive hourly pay between $25 to $35 based on experience. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, sample preparation, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have experience with Soil and Aggregate testing and must pass a Drug and Alcohol test. Accommodation and meals are provided during shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with Soil and Aggregate testing, including Sieve Analysis and Proctor.
• Valid BC/Alberta Driver's license essential.
• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Provide updates on workstation status to supervisors.
• Perform sample preparation prior to analysis.

Skills

Soil testing

Aggregate testing

Nuclear Densometer operation

Work in FIFO rotation

Job description

Metro Testing + Engineering is looking for experiencedMaterialsTesting Technicians for a mine site in Northern BC. The rotation is 15 days on and 13 days off until October 31st, 2026. The target start date is Mid April, 2026.

What you will be doing:

• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and apparatus
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Review workload summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analysis as described in the test methods and reviews daily workload to accommodate daily rushes
• Interpret data, calculate final results and enter data into LIMS Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within time requirements
• Identify and communicate procedural non conformances to Supervisor
• Other duties as required

What you will be getting:

• $25-35/hr depends on experience
• 12 hours days with Overtime
• Accommodation and meals are provided
• Marshal points are in Western Canada - Vancouver, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Smithers and Calgary.

Who we are looking for:

• Experienced with testing Soil +Aggregate. (Sieve Analysis/Proctor)
• Experience with using Nuclear Densometer
• Valid BC/Alberta Driver's license
• Must be able to pass a Drug + Alcohol test prior to starting
• Experienced with working in FIFO rotation is an asset