Laboratory Technical Assistant 2 - Civil Technology

Powertech Labs • Surrey, BC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Powertech's specialized lab is equipped with advanced equipment to evaluate filter performance in embankment dams across a wide range of soil types, from fine-grained materials to coarse particles.

Core Services
Testing of Fill Materials for Embankment Dams : Internal erosion represents a significant risk to embankment dams and accounts for nearly half of all dam safety incidents. Due to challenges with assessing internal erosion in-situ and the lack of availability of numerical models, non-standardized laboratory tests and empirical methods are primarily relied on. Powertech has developed advanced test equipment to evaluate filter performance in embankment dams across a wide range of soil types, from fine-grained materials to coarse particles up to 125 mm.
Soil Thermal Resistivity Testing : A crucial part of designing cable systems and thermal storage facilities is estimating the thermal behavior of the soil. Powertech provides field and laboratory testing services to measure the Thermal Resistivity (TR) of native soils or backfill materials required for underground power lines.

Requirements

• Completion of a Certificate of Technology in Mechanical, Materials, Civil, Electronics, Electrical, Power, or Chemistry disciplines with preference given to the discipline relating to the position.
• Up to 2 years of experience related to the specific position working in a lab setting up and performing tests on a variety of equipment, materials and components would be an asset.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in soil and materials laboratory testing, including sample preparation (processing, washing, drying, sieving, and moisture conditioning) and test setup would be an asset.
• Strong laboratory support skills, including maintenance of specialized equipment and instrumentation, as well as organization and storage of test specimens.
• Hands-on mechanical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees the testing and examination of specific items within the mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical discipline by recording measurements, operating specialized test instruments, determining parameters, locating failure points and reporting causes of test equipment malfunctions and preparing related reports.
• Reviews project test protocols, inspects products and advises technologists of conformity to established standards, specifications and procedures; advises clients of approved procedures and recommends corrective measures or advises project /laboratory leader of unusual problems.
• Discusses and provides cost and time required for testing to project leaders.
• Provides routine technical assistance in the field on matters as these relate to testing and requirements.
• Operates a variety of equipment used in the testing set up.
• Provides janitorial and cleanup services for the lab.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job. This includes the performance of duties across disciplines in a job of the same or lower job group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees