Lab Technician - Infrastructure Materials Testing

Lab Technician
- Infrastructure Materials Testing Job Snapshot
- Role:
Lab Technician
- Infrastructure

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Technician

- Experience:

Relevant experience in construction materials testing for infrastructure projects; specific years not stated
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking a Lab Technician
- Infrastructure to support construction materials testing and quality control activities on infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves conducting laboratory and field tests on soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials to verify compliance with approved project specifications, testing standards, and quality requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and preparing material samples, performing laboratory and field testing, maintaining testing equipment, and documenting results accurately.

Working alongside site inspectors, QA/QC engineers, contractors, and approved testing laboratories, the Lab Technician will contribute to reliable materials testing and quality monitoring throughout construction. The role requires practical knowledge of construction materials testing procedures, the ability to operate laboratory equipment, and a strong commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance with established testing requirements.

Country:
United Arab Emirates City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Civil Engineering Function:
Technician Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Construction Materials Testing
  - Conduct laboratory and field tests on construction materials used in infrastructure development projects.
• Perform testing on soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and other materials in accordance with approved procedures.
• Verify that material testing activities comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and established quality requirements.
• Follow approved testing methods to support accurate assessment of construction material properties.
• Maintain complete and reliable testing records for quality monitoring and reporting.

• Carry out soil testing procedures, including moisture content determination, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, and compaction testing.
• Conduct field density tests to assess the compaction of earthworks and construction layers.
• Verify compaction results for backfill, subgrade, subbase, and road base materials against specified acceptance criteria.
• Prepare soil samples and conduct testing in accordance with approved laboratory and field procedures.
• Record soil and earthworks testing results accurately for review by the relevant project personnel.

• Perform concrete quality tests, including slump testing and temperature measurements.
• Prepare concrete cube specimens and conduct compressive strength testing in accordance with approved procedures.
• Carry out aggregate testing, including grading, specific gravity, and water absorption tests.
• Perform other applicable aggregate tests required by project specifications and testing procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concrete and aggregate test results.
• Report testing outcomes that do not meet specified acceptance requirements.

• Assist with asphalt sampling and testing activities for infrastructure and road construction works.
• Follow approved asphalt testing procedures and relevant project specifications.
• Collect and prepare asphalt samples in accordance with established testing requirements.
• Record asphalt testing information and coordinate relevant results with the project quality team.

• Collect, identify, label, prepare, and handle construction material samples according to testing procedures.
• Operate laboratory and field testing equipment used for construction materials assessment.
• Maintain testing equipment and carry out calibration activities as required by approved procedures.
• Monitor equipment condition to support reliable testing operations.
• Keep laboratory facilities, testing areas, and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain laboratory records and supporting documentation for testing activities.

• Record laboratory and field test results accurately and prepare the…