Lab Technician: Civil Materials & QA/QC for Hydropower

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Malakand Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, an SJ Group company, seeks a Lab Technician for a key hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The role focuses on laboratory and field testing of construction materials and supporting project teams to maintain quality standards and project specifications.

You will conduct tests on concrete, aggregates and soil, collect samples, and prepare reports while assisting QA/QC engineers to ensure compliance. Prior hydropower sector exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in civil engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction materials testing or laboratory work.
• Experience in hydropower, dams, infrastructure or major civil projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of testing methods for concrete, aggregates and soil.
• Familiarity with QA/QC standards and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field tests on concrete, aggregates, soil and other construction materials.
• Collect, prepare, label and test material samples as per procedures and standards.
• Monitor, record and report test results and maintain quality documentation.
• Assist QA/QC engineers to verify material quality and conformance.
• Support field testing and site inspections as required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment and report issues.
• Identify and report material test failures or non-conformances.

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

SMEC, an SJ Group company, seeks a Lab Technician for a key hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The role focuses on laboratory and field testing of construction materials and supporting project teams to maintain quality standards and project specifications.

You will conduct tests on concrete, aggregates and soil, collect samples, and prepare reports while assisting QA/QC engineers to ensure compliance. Prior hydropower sector exposure is highly valued.