Laboratory Technician

ENGEO is excited to be hiring an experienced laboratory technician to join our growing team. We have been busy establishing our brand new geotechnical and CMT laboratory, which is now rearing to go and firing on all cylinders.

We currently have a team of 6 with a great mix of keen juniors and seasoned experts. There's plenty of work coming through the door, and we've recently landed some significant projects, so we are looking forward to welcoming the newest member of our crew.

We do things a bit differently at ENGEO and have a strong vision of becoming the go-to CMT Laboratory. If you enjoy what you do but are looking for a change from the usual working environment, you're in the right place.

This role will be based at our on-site mobile laboratory in Darwin, you'll join a dedicated local team with support from Queensland to deliver a major project over the next 2-3 years.

Beyond that, there will be opportunities to help start another permanent laboratory location, to join our Queensland crew, or to specialise in regional/mobile laboratory operations

• Perform sampling and laboratory testing of civil construction materials.
• Oversee NDT operations for civil construction materials testing.
• Coordinate with project managers to plan and execute lab and field testing.
• Develop & maintain NDT procedures (in line with ISO 9712 and NATA requirements)
• Conduct calibration, compliance, and quality assurance activities within the lab.
• Log and label soil and rock samples, maintain field records, and upload data to internal systems.
• Ensure all work complies with ENGEO Management Systems and NATA standards.

We look for people who can work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ours is a productive and friendly lab, so we value people with a sense of humour alongside a willing and flexible attitude.

Our ideal applicants are hungry, humble, smart, and have:

• 2+ years' experience in geotechnical/CMT laboratories

• NATA Level 2 or 3 certified

• Competency in a broad range of field and lab tests

• Familiarity with NATA, ISO 17025 requirements

• Relevant certificate or similar qualification (certificate III or IV in Lab Techniques)

• Good understanding of soil mechanics and construction quality processes

• Willing to travel occasionally to Queensland (or beyond)

ENGEO is proud to provide competitive remuneration, as well as a host of benefits:

• A fantastic employee share ownership scheme

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Health insurance

• Wellbeing allowance

• Your birthday off

• Extensive learning, training, & development support

• Great career advancement opportunities

At ENGEO our vision is to be the most inspired team, bringing optimal solutions with astounding service. We aspire to grow from a single laboratory into a nationally recognized brand, expanding across multiple markets and creating abundant opportunities for our team to grow, learn, and thrive alongside us. 

We empower our staff to expand their potential through providing cutting-edge technical expertise and by redefining client service. It is our mission to elevate our profession, and we believe this is possible through our core values:  

• ENGEOness – the positive and selfless commitment to the success of others

• Relationships built on humility, integrity, and accountability

• Authentic, Passionate, and Collaborative

• Always fun and approachable

We make little distinction between work and play, and we love what we do Culture is incredibly important to us here at ENGEO, so if you're looking for a fun work environment, with the best team in Australia, get in touch

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Before applying for this position, please ensure you are either an Australian citizen, resident or hold a valid Australian work permit.