Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining

TULLOCH•Sudbury, ON

25d•CA$25 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Sudbury, ON, the Materials Testing Lab Technician - Mining will report to the Project Manager and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on providing materials testing, civil engineering, and mining survey support. You will be part of a team that provides civil engineering and survey support on mining and other infrastructure/development projects, working on client-driven rotations. This is a 3-month contract and is a new position.

Requirements

College diploma from a Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Survey Technician program or 5+ years of surveying/civil construction experience
High motivation with results-oriented focus
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Valid, Class G driver’s licence
Physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Willing to travel
Understand civil engineering and construction principles
Exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives
Trusted with the freedom to work independently while contributing to overall team success

Nice To Haves

Full Basic Underground Common Core is an asset

Responsibilities

Perform materials testing, including on-site tests, soil sampling, and data collection
Perform laboratory testing of soils and concrete in strict accordance with the applicable standards, including documentation and reporting of results
Undertake civil construction inspections, including QC & QA monitoring to confirm compliance with approved drawings and contract specifications
Be responsible for material quantity control
Perform compaction testing of granular material at specified lift intervals using a nuclear densometer