Civil Engineering Technician

Civil Engineering Technician

• Full time
• $70,000 per year

New World Laboratories require a Civil Engineering Technician specialising in Civil or Geotechnical Testing with at least three years of relevant experience for a full-time position at our base facility in Carlisle.

The successful applicant will be required to:

•  Plan and perform fieldwork and laboratory testing of construction materials, particularly asphalt and bitumen
• Interpret test schedules and plans, applying appropriate test methods, procedures and equipment
• Collate, compute and analyse test data for the purpose of producing test reports
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment by conducting regular stocktakes, calibrations and checks
• l experience as a Civil Engineering Technician in an accredited Construction Materials Testing Laboratory

The successful applicant will possess the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification specifically targeted towards construction material testing e.g., certificate, diploma etc.
• Extensive experience with portable nuclear density gauges, especially for testing compaction of asphalt
• Relevant experience in Quality System Management, Auditing, Testing, Training, Planning, Scheduling and Research
• Previous experience assisting/supporting Civil Engineers in estimating costs and preparing sketches and tabulations
• Collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
• High attention to detail and ability to consistently follow standards
• Commitment to quality and efficiency
•  Reliable and able to work independently and in a team
• Good time management and organisations skills
• Highly disciplined with ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Well-developed skills and understanding of computer systems for monitoring and reporting of data (especially Microsoft Word and Excel or other LIMS)

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia

1. I'm an Australian citizen
2. I'm a permanent resident and/or NZ citizen
3. Thave a family/partner visa with no restrictions
4. have a graduate temporary work visa
5. I. have a holiday temporary work visa
6. I have a temporary visa with restrictions on work location (e.g. skilled regional visa 491)
7. I have a temporary protection or safe haven enterprise work visa
8. I have a temporary visa with no restrictions (e.g. doctoral student)
9. I have a temporary visa with restrictions on work hours (e.g. student visa, retirement visaI have a temporary visa with restrictions on industry (e.g. temporary activity visa 408) require sponsorship to work for a new employer (e.g. 482, 457)