Laboratory Geotechnician

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
Our Industries & Environment division is seeking motivated and proactive individuals with a can-do attitude to join the Construction Material Testing (CMT) team on a fly-in fly out (FIFO) basis. This opportunity will provide you with extensive experience in testing and analysis of construction material within our Malaga laboratory, as well as the opportunity to work on our Project and Regional Sites.

**As part of this role you will be required to**:

- Prepare samples for testing, perform routine testing and analysis of samples
- Collect and log samples
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance and setup of equipment
- Take ownership for prioritising and expediting samples in the laboratory to meet turnaround time
- Prepare and sign off on final reports and issue completed reports to the client
- Assist with the supervision and development of other technicians on site, through providing mentoring, technical guidance and training
- Liaise with clients in relation to day-to-day scheduling of test requests, reporting, job prioritisation and results

**Qualifications**:

- WA C Class Drivers Licence (mandatory)
- Diploma in Laboratory Techniques (desired)
- Extensive experience working within a laboratory environment (desired)
- Proven capability in operating a laboratory independently
- Approved NATA Signatory status (highly desirable)
- Nuclear Densometer Licence/WA Radiation Licence (highly desirable)

Additional Information
**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let's break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We're a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let's break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We're a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.