Laboratory Technician – Testing & Industrial Services Branch

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting routine tests and assisting with technical/administrative duties including standards development, equipment repair and maintenance, technical investigations, project documents, work instructions and test procedures to achieve departmental objectives. Other duties include receiving documents, monitoring and conducting routine tests on all construction materials according to standard methods and established procedures. Writes test certificates and/or reports for tests conducted on samples of construction materials, prepares invoices or pro-forma for jobs completed, and dispatches test reports or certificates where necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, documents, monitors and conducts routine tests on all construction materials according to standard methods and established procedures
• Writes tests certificates and/or reports for tests conducted on samples of construction materials
• Prepares invoices or pro-forma for jobs completed
• Dispatches test reports or certificates where necessary
• Conducts inventory of laboratory supplies, tools and equipment and assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions including sourcing equipment suppliers and quotations
• Conducts visits to sites across the island to collect construction samples for testing, performing field test or conducting technical assessments
• General maintenance of laboratory environment & equipment
• Assists customers (walk-in or phone-in) with information or advice required
• Provides technical and administrative support to senior technical staff (engineers, team leader) in the development of standards for construction materials
• Provides technical and administrative support to senior technical staff (engineers, team leader) in the development of projects relevant to the department 
• Carries out any other duties assigned

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Construction Engineering (or related field) or Associate Degree in Engineering 
• Computer literate

Experience:

• Two years experience in engineering or engineering laboratory environment, particularly in construction materials testing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Standards and Weights and Measures Act
• Working knowledge of maintenance systems, practices and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Project Development and Management
• Working knowledge of quality management systems
• Ability to meet stipulated deadline
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Analytical skills in laboratory and field testing 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good team player skills
• Good customer service attitude

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted