Materials Technician
GIBB
2023-06-05 East London
Job Ref #:GIB-142
Industry:Engineering
Job Type:Contract
Positions Available:4
GIBB’s Roads and Highways Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design, procurement and contract supervision), Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services.
Job Description
This includes high-capacity freeways, interchanges and bridges, airport pavements, rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers, geotechnical and material engineers, and other specialists.
This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team, in the form of aMaterials Technician.
We welcome your application if you meet the requirements, listed below, for this position.
The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.
Job Summary:
Assisting the Laboratory manager with the efficient operation of the site laboratory
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the operation of site laboratory and report to the RE on proposed improvements Supervise and review materials testing Acceptance control Auditing of acceptance control and correlation testing Laboratory Reports Material as-builts Visual inspection of completed works Monitoring and planning earthworks and materials utilization
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Matric Diploma Civil Engineering 10 years’ experience on major roads projects as a Materials Technician Strong knowledge of all test methods per TMH1 SANAS-accredited training on site laboratory test methods (TMH1) Strong knowledge of all SANRAL acceptance procedures
Core Competencies/Requirements
Good Administration skills Attention to detail Computer skills (MS Word and Excel) Must be able to work independently