Laboratory Technicians - Construction Materials & Testing Laboratories | Multiple

About the opportunity

Unite Resourcing is recruiting multiple Laboratory Technicians for two of its clients: a leading WA road construction and surfacing contractor, and a global testing, inspection and certification company.

There are roles across two streams:

• Stream 1 – Asphalt & Construction Materials: Laboratory and field testing of asphalt, bitumen and aggregates. Based in Gosnells or Hope Valley, with field testing at project sites and occasional travel to Albany and regional WA.
• Stream 2 – Testing & Inspection Laboratory: Sample preparation, laboratory testing and reporting in a commercial testing laboratory. Perth based.

These are full-time positions working under NATA accreditation, ISO/IEC 17025 and the relevant Australian Standards and test methods.

Please note: Applicants must have relevant laboratory or materials testing experience. Applications without the relevant experience or qualifications will not be reviewed.

Key duties – all roles

• Receive, log and prepare samples.
• Carry out laboratory testing using approved test methods.
• Record and enter test results accurately into laboratory information systems.
• Report out-of-specification or unusual results immediately.
• Maintain traceable sample and testing records.
• Maintain and check laboratory equipment, and remove faulty or out-of-calibration equipment from service.
• Take part in NATA assessments, audits and proficiency testing.
• Keep the laboratory clean, safe and organised, and dispose of samples and waste correctly.
• Complete training and competency sign-offs for additional test methods.

Stream 1 – Asphalt & Construction Materials

• Collect samples from asphalt plants, stockpiles and project sites.
• Test asphalt, binders, aggregates and RAP, including binder content, particle size distribution, density and air voids, moisture content, aggregate properties and asphalt specimen compaction.
• Conduct field testing, including density testing and coring.
• Provide fast, accurate results so production teams can make adjustments when required.
• Work to MRWA specifications and WA Test Methods.

Stream 2 – Testing & Inspection Laboratory

• Prepare samples for analysis, including drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.
• Carry out physical and chemical testing in line with client and laboratory procedures.
• Meet turnaround times in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Follow strict quality control and safety procedures.

About you

Essential

• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Operations, Civil Construction Materials Testing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a NATA-accredited laboratory.
• Australian working rights.

Stream 1 – also essential

• Field sampling and testing experience on road construction or surfacing projects.
• Current WA C-class driver’s licence.
• White Card.

Highly regarded

• Experience with asphalt, bituminous materials and aggregates.
• Experience with MRWA Specifications and WA Test Methods.
• Commercial, minerals or sample preparation laboratory experience.
• Radiation safety licence for nuclear density gauge use.
• First Aid certificate.
• Relevant AfPA training.

Candidates with strong NATA laboratory experience but limited experience in a specific material or test method will be considered. Training will be provided.

Skills and attributes

• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025.
• Able to follow detailed testing procedures accurately.
• Good numeracy and strong attention to detail.
• Accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Computer skills, including Excel and laboratory information systems.
• Clear communication with laboratory, production and site teams.
• Able to manage multiple tests and priorities.
• Honest, reliable and safety and quality focused.
• Willing to speak up when something isn’t right.
• Keen to learn and develop your technical skills.
• Flexible with early starts, shift work and weekends where required.

Pre-employment requirements

• Reference checks.
• Qualification verification.
• Work eligibility verification.
• Pre-employment medical and functional assessment.
• Drug and alcohol screening.
• Criminal history / security check.
• Driving history check (Stream 1).

How to apply

If you have the relevant laboratory experience and you’re ready for your next step, click Apply Now and attach your up-to-date resume. Please tell us which stream you’re interested in, and include details of your NATA laboratory experience and the test methods you’re competent in.

Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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