Laboratory Technician (Road Constructions) at Proportion Construction and Dredge Works Nigeria Limited

Job Requirements and Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree minimum, preferably in a Civil/Geology or related field
• 5 – 10 years practical experience on Laboratory and Field test.
• Must have wide range of experience including aspects of testing, design and quality control of construction materials.
• Should be able to offer advice to project site engineer, clients and civil engineers on construction materials and their application, both in meetings and on construction sites.
• Will be responsible for testing (Asphalt, Concrete and Soil samples) and ensuring the quality of raw materials.
• Must be able to operate the CBR machine, automatic sieve analysis machines, compression strength machines, etc.
• Conduct the testing on concrete, soil and asphalt materials;
• Go out to site to obtain samples and carry out tests on samples;
• Write reports and provide feedback to Management;
• Planning and managing the laboratory and its staff;
• Assisting in the laboratory helping with advanced and new testing methods;
• Resolving problems - especially with unusual soil and aggregate samples, and special concrete mix designs;
• Attend planning and site meetings when special construction material related matters are discussed;
• Visit sites on a regular basis
• Must be capable and suitable for being trained for higher responsibilities
• Must be reporting to the Project site engineer/site agent on day to day activities

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure with less supervision
• Must be an excellent team player
• Willingness to learn
• Must be practically oriented with hands-on approach and commitment to work,
• Proficient in the use of software for materials & samples analysis.