Lab Technician (Qualified) or Materials Technician (Qualified)

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Lab Technician (Qualified) or Materials Technician (Qualified). We have a 4 year contract role in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
- Assist engineers, technologists, and associates in field, laboratory, and technical office activities.
- Interpret engineering test methodologies in accordance with relevant standards.
- Evaluate existing and new technical manuals, and construction drawings, and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
- Perform, document, and evaluate the acceptability of construction materials used in structures and road construction.
- Compile and maintain records of all testing performed in the field and laboratory.
- Resolve issues with the Contractor and Engineer, regarding non-compliance with materials specifications.
- Be able to function effectively in a team environment.
- Support Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) in delivering the project in line with quality requirements.
- Apply Site Management System based on ISO 9001 QMS.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and client relation skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Valid driver’s license (minimum code B), and own transport

Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum NDip/BTech in Civil Engineering.
- Candidate should have a minimum of 7 - 8 years' experience working as a materials technician
- Candidate must be registered as a Professional Technologist or Technician in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of 5 Years’ experience in construction materials monitoring.
- Advanced knowledge in material testing and material evaluation in a laboratory.
- Experience in concrete mix development and knowledge of roller-compacted concrete would be beneficial.
- Thorough working knowledge of specifications (COLTO, ASTM, TMH, TRH, TG-series, SANS, and other relevant standards.) and Bill of Quantities.

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.