Main Activities and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Typically 95% of time spent in the laboratory
- Demonstrated competence in working and having effective communication with lab personnel and project teams.
- Demonstrated competence in identifying safety hazards and report OH&S incidents. Aware of WSPS approach to risk management ethics and safety. Commitment to all associated WSP HSE Lab policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated competence in all sample preparation techniques and advanced laboratory testing including triaxial DSS Consolidation and settling column in accordance with standard and procedures.
- Proven ability to prepare and review laboratory test certificates.
- Demonstrate competent in laboratory test software and recording data using both hardcopy templates and computerbased applications (Excel/Word).
- Demonstrated competence in understanding laboratory test requests and all laboratory sample registration protocols.
- Demonstrated competence in equipment checks and maintenance. Experience in equipment calibration.
- Commitment to best laboratory practices and good housekeeping and tidiness essential.
- Deliver best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time.
- Experience in applying legislation standards guidelines and project specifications.
- Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Experienced in applying QA and OH&S systems auditing of other more junior staff.
- Contributes to building the technical capability of others and transferring the technical expertise within the organisation
- Developing experience in managing small teams
Experience skills and organisational knowledge
- Ability to take direction and work independently as well as be team member and collaborate with other lab personnel.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for fieldwork with practical experience (desired).
- Relevant internal and external SHEQ training including First Aid Construction general safety induction etc)
- Reliable and committed to producing highquality work
- Time management skills organizational skills independent thinking skills problemsolving and good attention to details.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and able to schedule and coordinate multiple tasks and assignments
- Valid Drivers License (desired).
Qualifications :
- Matric Certificate and 35 years relevant work experience.
- Valid Drivers License required.
Additional Information :
What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime