Description:
The role
We currently have an opportunity for a laboratory technician to join our technical team on a permanent full-time basis. Working in the field across our Project Sites and NSW laboratory, this position will see you gain exposure to the compliance testing of soils and aggregates, concrete and other construction materials.
Your primary duties will include a broad range of project field sampling, sample preparation, testing, equipment calibration and computer based analysis. Role comes with company vehicle, fuel card and toll-tag.
If you are reliable, have a strong work ethic and are committed to safety, then this is your opportunity to join our team.
As part of a national company, we recognise that people are our most valuable assets. We offer a friendly team environment and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, whilst working with a leading Australian company.
Responsibilities
- Field sampling, testing and reporting of concrete, aggregates and associated construction materials per project Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s), note- training will be provided
- Analyses and reporting of accurate results
- Adhere to procedures and work systems
- Perform equipment calibration and basic maintenance
- Provide recommendations for improvement
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, health, and environmental requirements
- Attend site meetings and act as customer liaison
- Assist the NSW technical and laboratory team with ISO/IEC 17025 NATA accreditation and quality compliance to ISO9001 for the manufacture of concrete and quarry products
What you will need to succeed
- Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply
- Experience in construction materials testing – concrete, soils and aggregates is preferred but not essential
- A commitment to safety, quality and the environment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Ability to self-motivate and take initiative and work in high pace work culture
- Australian drivers license
- Construction Industry White Card
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques being an advantage
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office being an advantage
- Knowledge concrete sampling and testing
Our business
Hy-Tec is a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands to the commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction sectors. With plants and quarries, Hy-Tec supplies in excess of one million cubic meters of premixed concrete per annum to its customers.
Hy-Tec is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally.
A supportive and safe environment
Hy-Tec puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.