AddressButler Partners is looking to fill multiple “ENTRY LEVEL & EXPERIENCED” positions at our MACKAY office. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people with the wilingness to learn and gain real life experience as either an “ASSISTANT or EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN” in the Construction Materials Testing sector. The company will provide career growth through external training courses that are completed in work hours with on-the-job training. “MSL30118 | Certificate III in Laboratory Skills”
As an soil technician you will be supervised by senior staff and instructed by the Laboratory Manager. The position will require you to assist in soil, concrete and aggregate sampling and preparation practices, laboratory testing and assisting field technicians on local or remote infrastructure projects, laboratory preparation and testing across our scope of accreditation and in accordance with AS1289, Qld Main Roads, AS1012 & AS1141. All duties will be supervised under the company management systems and legislation requirements.
Butler Partners Regional is an established geotechnical, geo-environmental, and groundwater consultancy practice and Construction Materials Testing expert distinguished by our quality focus and reputation for outstanding professional expertise. Across our seven offices, the Butler Partners Group works on a wide range of high-profile resource/mining, infrastructure, commercial, industrial and residential projects and complex built and natural environment challenges with major clients.
Key Attributes
- Assist in soil preparation practices, basic laboratory testing, field sampling in a timely manner.
- Help prepare samples for processing and laboratory testing.
- Work and communicate in a team environment.
- Ensure an excellent quality of standards is always maintained.
- Be proud of one’s work and show exceptional attention to detail.
- Display direct communication with both the internal and external customers.
- Report any non-conforming works in line with company policies and procedures.
- Continually strive to achieve improvement within the role and the company.
Key Duties
- Performance and calculation of routine tests, data entry and verification of data in the required format.
- Complete sampling and testing in a timely manner were instructed by the Laboratory Manager.
- Ensure an excellent quality of standards is always maintained when operating in the laboratory or field.
- Undergo training where necessary (internal and external).
- Work in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the laboratory work areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
- Continually strive to achieve improvement within the position and within the company.
- Adhere to all applicable legislative requirements and duties.
- Any other duties as directed by site management.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- Completed year 12 or equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Current driver’s license.
- Own transport.
- Ability to pass D&A screening.
- Construction Blue card/ white card.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, word, excel).
- Ability to lift heavy loads for extended hours (repeatably).
- Have strong communication skills.
- Have strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work multiple tasks.
- Ability to follow work practices and testing procedures.
- Strive on time management.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Strong safety focus and culture.
- Ability to travel for work when required.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required.
Desirable
- 2 Years’ experience in the Construction Materials Testing industry or similar (preferred but not essential)
