About Boral

Boral is the largest integrated construction materials supplier in Australia, producing and selling a broad range of construction materials, including aggregates, cement, concrete, asphalt, and recycled materials. Employing more than 9,600 employees and contractors, Boral's operations span across 367 operating and distribution sites nationally. Boral is proudly pursuing a lower carbon future through its products and services, for the generations to come.

About the Opportunity

Boral are currently seeking an organised individual to join our TAS Technical Services team based out of our Bridgewater Laboratory in Hobart as a Field Technician. 

This role reports to the Technical Manager and involves undertaking tasks in relation to sampling, testing, physical analysis, maintenance of records, and reporting of results for our concrete products and services. 

The Technical team supports Boral’s Concrete Plants, Quarries and customers in Tasmania (Southern & Northern Regions). Testers complete varied duties and are exposed to varying projects ranging from general residential work through to high level infrastructure projects. 

Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting on-site and laboratory-based quality testing, in accordance with work instructions and test methods for raw materials and concrete products.
• Liaising with technical, production and sales staff in relation to internal/external customer requirements 
• Involvement in product development, including trials
• Maintaining, observing, and being actively involved in the requirements of Boral Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Maintenance of the Laboratory according to NATA accreditation requirements.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Genuine interest in learning the art of quality control testing of concrete & quarry material products
• Strong commitment and motivation towards work
• Proven ability to work within a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
• A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques will be highly regarded but not essential
• Flexibility to work Saturdays when required
• Current Drivers Licence
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required
• Flexibility to travel to remote areas when required

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package + Phone + Tool of Trade Vehicle
• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from outstanding industry leaders and colleagues
• Genuine career growth opportunities within Boral Australia
• Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work for an organisation dedicated to health, safety and the environment
• Equal Opportunity Employer – Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply
• Endorsed employer by Work180 for gender equality

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

To apply, click on the Apply button or visit our careers website: http://careers.boral.com.au