Assistant Geotechnician

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Join our Kalgoorlie team as an Assistant Geotechnician, where you will perform testing of construction materials through destructive and non-destructive testing techniques, while providing a safe, efficient and high quality testing service to our clients.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the initial preparation of samples for testing
Performing routine testing including compactions, moisture content, plasticity index, particle size distribution, field nuclear densometer readings, and concrete and aggregate testing
Collecting, logging and initial preparation of samples
Weighing, sieving, compacting and wetting samples and recording basic data
Performing routine calibration and setup of equipment
Carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and working areas
Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times
Correlating test data for evaluation by a higher classified person
Preparing basic reports
Contributing to team discussions on continuous improvement and laboratory efficiency
Complying with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct at all times
Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques (desirable)
Previous experience working within a laboratory environment (desirable)
WA C Class Drivers Licence (desirable)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Good grasp of numbering and ordering
Ability to retain information and work under limited supervision
A commitment to safe work practices and team collaboration
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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.