Geotechnician
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What you'll be doing
Prepare, collect and log construction material samples for testing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
Perform routine laboratory and field testing, developing expertise across diverse testing methodologies and standards.
Set up, calibrate, maintain and clean testing equipment and work areas to the highest standards.
Correlate test data, prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to customers, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy.
Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and reliable service delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance laboratory safety, efficiency and quality outcomes.
Mentor and guide Assistant Geotechnicians and Technical Assistants, fostering their professional development and technical growth.
About you
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or a qualification in Civil Engineering.
Previous experience working within a laboratory environment.
Approved NATA Signatory status in Rocks, Aggregate, Concrete or Masonry will be highly regarded.
Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence liaising with clients and customers.
Why SGS?
Join a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services.
Build your skills in a hands-on role with variety across lab and field work.
Work with a supportive team committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Contribute to essential construction and infrastructure testing services across WA.
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work • Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business • Paid parental leave • Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations • Corporate health & wellbeing offers • Ongoing learning & development • Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally) • SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace. 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.
About SGS
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