Material Tester

To assist the Supervisor/Laboratory Manager with all tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. To clean all equipment on a regular basis. To complete materials testing in one laboratory division, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing.

• Honor Degree in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, or another related field.
• Skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Proven years of laboratory,
• Knowledge and familiar with the latest Civil Engineering Testing Methods (e.g TMH and SANS).
• Language: Proficiency in English (Read, Write, Speak).

Competencies

• Sampling and preparation experience.
• Administration experience will be advantageous.
• Must be physically willing and able to work with, pick up and move samples as and when required.

RESOINSABILITIES

▪ Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regularly basis and that all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job.
• A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Materials Tester is responsible to orally report deviations, irregularities and non-conformances
• A Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed at all times and report any possible deviations to the direct line manager as soon as possible.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.

OPERATIONAL INTEGRITY
▪ Adopt safe behavior at all times, exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees, in accordance with SGS policies and procedures.
▪ Comply at all times with SGS's Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
▪ Work in accordance with ISO standards and requirements (9001, 14001, 17025 and 45001).
▪ Report all hazards, near misses and incidents.
▪ Always wear relevant PPE and comply with health and safety regulations.
▪ Participate in monthly safety talk with team members.
▪ Ensure that all waste produced by SGS is disposed of in an environmentally sustainable manner.
▪ Optimize resources in order to protect the environment.