Intermediate Materials Technician

Intermediate Materials Technician

Burnaby BC

At EXP were driven to provide innovative solutions for the worlds built and natural environments. As a team of engineers architects designers scientists creators and a community of professionals we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the worlds most complex challenges. Here you join a team that leverages differences harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company that believes diversity is what gives us strength seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience while staying connected to a global network of professionals who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future

Be our next IntermediateMaterials Technician!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role you will be a part of the Soils and Materials team based inBurnaby BC office and have the opportunity to work with a great closely with Project Engineers/Managers and Discipline Manager to conduct construction observations and confirmation of construction materials design elements and conducting materials quality assurance/control testing and reporting in both the field and laboratory for projects mainly in and around but not limited to the Metro Vancouverarea. The successful candidate will spend their time both in the field on project sites or in the laboratory conducting materials testing with further responsibilities assigned dependent upon level of experience and proficiency.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Executing on site concrete tests which includes casting cylinders slump test and air content test
• In Place Density testing using a Nuclear Densometer
• Carry out asphalt and concrete coring
• Collecting soil and asphalt samples on site
• Some in-lab work such as testing concrete cylinders grain size analysis Proctor tests asphalt tests geotechnical index testing etc.
• Subgrade field reviews
• Problem solving of project site issues
• Attend staff and project meetings when requested
• Interaction with clients and contractors to provide excellent service and a quick response to their testing needs
  

What your experience looks like

• Completion of or current enrollment in a recognized Civil Engineering Technology diploma program is considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete asphalt and soil testing
• Ability to work safely and effectively in field environments on active construction sites
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and client groups
• Valid Canadian drivers license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently meet deadlines and perform under pressure
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required
  

The hourly range for this role is between ($26 - $29/hr). The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set depth of experience certifications and specific work location.