Materials Technician BC

Materials Technician - Coquitlam, BC (Healthcare)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

By delegation from the Engineering Manager, Construction Services, the Materials Technician has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.

This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong technical/practical background, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a solid work ethic, coupled with an interest in career growth.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

Conduct Laboratory and field materials testing on concrete, soil and aggregate materials to within CCIL certification for Concrete and Aggregate.

Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical projects for various clients throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.

Conduct field materials sampling on materials and geotechnical projects as required working with the Engineering Manager, Laboratory Supervisor and clients.

Become proficient in various CSA and ASTM Materials Testing Standard and Procedures for concrete and aggregate materials testing.

Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in conducting and completing materials testing and certification as required.

Provide Materials Testing Services and Inspection on site and in the laboratory as required.

Responsible for maintaining work order and unit posting process along with the Laboratory Supervisor.

Carrying out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to:
The Company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is preferred or, alternatively, equivalent technical experience.

2
-5 years progressive experience in soil, aggregate, geotechnical and concrete materials testing.

Eligible to CCIL Concrete Testing Category CCIL Type C and D Aggregate Certification and CCIL Concrete Category “0” and “1”.

Familiar with civil engineering construction QA/QC inspection and test standards and procedures to ASTM and CSA standards.

ASTTBC Membership preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format (Technical Memo's for project need to be clear and legible).

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language.

Ability to complete tasks.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Microsoft Office software knowledge.

Salary & Benefits Information
The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance,RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek's Commitment
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

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