Petrographer

• Permanent role part- time or full-time opportunity
• West Perth location
• Work with a talented, collaborative team of professionals

Based out of the West Perth laboratory you will be working closely with our Laboratory Manager, working both collaboratively and autonomously within our growing team.

THE ROLE

• Execute petrographic and chemical testing of concrete, rocks, minerals, aggregate, sand, mortars and other material to relevant standards and prepare reports
• Operating within the relevant sections of the laboratory quality management system to ensure compliance with ISO 17025
• Liaise with clients and internal team members regarding testing scopes and projects
• Equipment calibration/checks in-line with the equipment calibration/check schedule
• Collection of samples including concrete cores, concrete dusts, mortars, etc. or other site work when required
• Conduct or willingness to be trained on Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis

ABOUT YOU

• Prior experience in a similar role highly desirable
• Tertiary Qualification in relevant discipline (i.e. Bachelor of Science in an Earth Science field)
• Previous experience with a petrographic microscope (classroom or industry)
• Identify rocks and minerals in thin section
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Professional experience as a petrographer analysing concrete and other building materials desired

THE BENEFITS

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Flexible Schedule
• Company paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• Discounted health and wellbeing services
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

ABOUT US

Duratec Australia, is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project contractor with a fast-growing national presence. We lead the way in providing whole-of-life solutions for assets across the Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy and Commercial sectors. Our impressive portfolio of unique and challenging projects including Defence buildings and infrastructure, ports and wharves, power stations, stadiums and historic buildings, just to name a few! 

Duratec Australia, is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.