Assistant Geotechnician

Join our Kalgoorlie team as an Assistant Geotechnician where you will perform testing of construction materials through destructive and non-destructive testing techniques while providing a safe efficient and high quality testing service to our clients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the initial preparation of samples for testing
• Performing routine testing including compactions moisture content plasticity index particle size distribution field nuclear densometer readings and concrete and aggregate testing
• Collecting logging and initial preparation of samples
• Weighing sieving compacting and wetting samples and recording basic data
• Performing routine calibration and setup of equipment
• Carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and working areas
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times
• Correlating test data for evaluation by a higher classified person
• Preparing basic reports
• Contributing to team discussions on continuous improvement and laboratory efficiency
• Complying with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct at all times

Qualifications :

• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques (desirable)
• Previous experience working within a laboratory environment (desirable)
• WA C Class Drivers Licence (desirable)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Good grasp of numbering and ordering
• Ability to retain information and work under limited supervision
• A commitment to safe work practices and team collaboration

Additional Information :

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Casual