Lab Technician

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC seeks a motivated Lab Technician for a hydropower project in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. You will conduct laboratory and field testing of concrete, aggregates, soil, and other construction materials, and support the project team in maintaining quality standards and compliance with project specifications.

You will bring a Diploma or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and at least eight years of relevant experience in construction materials testing, with familiarity in QA/QC and reporting.

Qualifications

• Good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field tests on concrete, aggregates, soil, and other construction materials.
• Collect, prepare, label, and test material samples in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Monitor and record test results and prepare laboratory reports and quality documentation.
• Assist QA/QC engineers in verifying the quality and compliance of construction materials.
• Conduct field testing and support site inspections as required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment and report any issues.
• Assist in identifying and reporting material test failures or non-conformances.
• Build trusted relationships, drive positive change and secure new opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

About SMEC Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. SMEC offers opportunities to contribute to iconic projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. As an established and growing organization, we empower employees to lead innovation. Every employee helps shape our business through teamwork, progressive thinking and creativity. We provide opportunities for our people to contribute to the business, deliver client value and grow their careers. By joining SMEC, you become part of a flexible, growing organization committed to corporate social responsibility, diversity and creating a better world.

The role

We are seeking a motivated Lab Technician to join our team for a key hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The role will involve conducting laboratory and field testing of construction materials and supporting the project team in maintaining quality standards and compliance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field tests on concrete, aggregates, soil, and other construction materials.
• Collect, prepare, label, and test material samples in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Monitor and record test results and prepare laboratory reports and quality documentation.
• Assist QA/QC engineers in verifying the quality and compliance of construction materials.
• Conduct field testing and support site inspections as required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment and report any issues.
• Assist in identifying and reporting material test failures or non-conformances.
• You will bring proven experience in a similar consultancy role, along with a strong ability to build trusted relationships, drive positive change and secure new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing or laboratory work.
• Experience in hydropower, dams, infrastructure, or major civil construction projects is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of testing methods for concrete, aggregates, and soil.
• Familiarity with relevant testing standards and QA/QC requirements.
• Good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a strength for our people, clients, partners and communities.

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighbourhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.