Assistant Geotechnician

Join our Kalgoorlie team as an Assistant Geotechnician, where you will perform testing of construction materials through destructive and non-destructive testing techniques, while providing a safe, efficient and high quality testing service to our clients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the initial preparation of samples for testing
• Performing routine testing including compactions, moisture content, plasticity index, particle size distribution, field nuclear densometer readings, and concrete and aggregate testing
• Collecting, logging and initial preparation of samples
• Weighing, sieving, compacting and wetting samples and recording basic data
• Performing routine calibration and setup of equipment
• Carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and working areas
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times
• Correlating test data for evaluation by a higher classified person
• Preparing basic reports
• Contributing to team discussions on continuous improvement and laboratory efficiency
• Complying with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct at all times