Our team comprises of individuals that uphold strong values of Respect, Leadership, Innovation and Performance, which allows us to achieve engineering excellence on a daily basis!
We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team in South Australia.
Role Purpose
As a Senior Technician, you apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and disciplined execution to support project delivery in the laboratory. You communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, promote collaboration within the team, and are highly adaptable to pressure. Additionally, you are able to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.
Accountabilities
- Proactively develop solutions, encourage feedback, and demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver technically accurate, cost-effective projects in accordance with Australian Standards.
- Engage positively in team discussions, support collaborative decision-making, and voice perspectives constructively to contribute to a cohesive and aligned team environment.
- Deliver work with persistence and discipline, while encouraging others to do the same.
- Apply a solid understanding of your role and its impact on project planning, financials, and operational areas, and adjust priorities to meet dynamic project needs.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, promote honest and candid feedback, and encourage open dialogue.
- Make informed decisions by asking the right questions and focusing on outcomes. Take ownership of project delivery, encourage continuous improvement, and support change to drive better results.
- Ideally 3 to 5 years or more of experience in geotechnical or construction materials laboratory testing.
- Sound understanding of soil testing procedures and relevant Australian Standards, particularly AS 1289.
- Experience coordinating laboratory activities or supervising technicians will be highly regarded.
- Familiarity with laboratory quality systems, calibration requirements and NATA accreditation requirements would be advantageous.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
- Lead and supervise soil and compaction testing in line with Australian Standards, laboratory instructions, and quality procedures, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
- Coordinate and review the preparation of samples for testing, guiding junior team members to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Act as a key technical contact for internal teams and clients, addressing complex requirements and resolving issues effectively.
- Support workflow planning, resource allocation, and process improvements to enhance laboratory operations.
- Promote and model safe working practices, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and accountability.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results in structural engineering. Grow your career with access to continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that fosters innovation and personal development.
By joining the team at Intrax, you will have access to a range of benefits:
Our mission is to Create, Inspire, Grow so whatever your role, life stage, or background, you can shape your career at Intrax in your own way with highly challenging work, great colleagues, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development Support – further education, leadership development, and access to a range of online training
- Options for flexible & hybrid work
- Up to 4 weeks additional purchased annual leave
- Generous parental leave entitlements – 12 weeks full pay for primary and 4 weeks secondary carer
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
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