Materials Testing Technician/ Technologist

Canada·St. John'smid

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Materials Testing TechnologistSt-John’s, NL At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers,

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Working closely with Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for the completion of laboratory testing and also various field inspections, and associated reporting for laboratory testing and construction projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Executing laboratory materials testing (asphalts suites; concrete compressive strength testing; grain size analysis, proctors, etc.) and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt – field compaction; concrete – field casting of concrete cylinders, slump, air content; soil – field compaction testing);
- Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory/field testing, geotechnical engineering, general construction, earth moving projects and civil engineering;
- Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports, and review, as necessary, laboratory and field inspection reports;
  Interacting with clients to provide excellent service and quick response to their testing needs;
- Working in compliance with various standards and specifications, including EXPs internal QMS system.

Civil Engineering technician/technology diploma from a recognized technical college, or equivalent experience, and be eligible for registration with Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologist of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL);
CCIL certification is an asset;
Experience in materials laboratory and field testing and geotechnical settings (concrete, soils, asphalt testing, test pits and boreholes);
Applies knowledge with CCIL, ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures;
Surveying experience is an asset;
Familiar with various civil, earth moving and construction projects;
Effective oral and technical written communication skills;
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – WORD, EXCEL). Experience with AutoCAD and gINT would be an asset;
Willingness to travel around Newfoundland and Labrador and participate in field investigations and materials testing;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment;
Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle;
Two to five years related experience is considered an asset.