Materials Technician

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood currently has an opportunity available for a Junior - Intermediate Materials Testing Technician in our Prince George office. This role will support the Certified Civil Engineering Laboratory (concrete, aggregate, soil, asphalt) by conducting field and laboratory testing services around the Prince George area and throughout BC.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include conducting tests on asphalt, concrete, aggregate and soil in both laboratory and field environments. This position will require occasional travel. In addition, the incumbent will:

• Responsible for providing high quality work that meets the client’s expectations
• Contribute to achieving high client satisfaction
• Follow Wood’s Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies
• Preparation of field and laboratory reports and data entry
• Sample collection, site monitoring, and data entry

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited 2 year Engineering Technology program (Civil Technology, Mining Technology, etc)
• One to 2 years of related materials testing experience is an asset but not required
• Familiar with ASTM and CSA test procedures for concrete, aggregate, soil and asphalt
• Good written and oral English communication skills
• Able to obtain CSA/CCIL certification for field and laboratory concrete and asphalt testing
• Ability to work in the laboratory and office settings
• Reliable and punctual
• Multi-task oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Client satisfaction focus
• Basic First Aid certification an asset
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification an asset
• Light to moderate lifting may be required
• Full (unrestricated) Driver's License valid in the province of British Columbia and a good driving record (driving abstract required)

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.