We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to lead and perform standardized physical and mechanical testing on concrete materials and soil materials. This role requires high technical precision, data integrity, and the ability to oversee laboratory operations according to International Standards. The position focuses on ensuring the quality and compliance of testing on construction sites and in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional dedicated to accuracy and safety.
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Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Advanced Testing: Conduct compressive and modulus of elasticity tests on concrete specimens. Perform fresh concrete testing and in-situ density and plate load tests.
- Quality Control: Calibrate laboratory equipment (compression machines, scales, ovens) and maintain rigorous logs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Data Management: Calculate and record test results; prepare formal technical reports for Project Managers and Clients.
- Sample Management: Oversee the curing environment (moisture rooms/tanks) to ensure temperature and humidity remain within specified limits.
- Documentation: Maintain precise, legible, and timely field logs, including environmental conditions, batch ticket information, and test results.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain testing apparatus (slump cones, air meters, scales) to ensure long-term reliability.
- Site Safety: Adhere to all company safety protocols while navigating active construction environments.
Skills / Qualifications:
- ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician certification (Required) or the capability to achieve the certification by attending the examination on behalf of the company.
- Physical strength to lift and carry concrete molds and equipment (up to 25kg) throughout the day.
- Strong work ethic and punctuality, as site testing must happen exactly when the concrete arrives.
- Basic English communication skills to follow instructions and label specimens accurately.
Company Overview:
The company is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. We empower our team members to take charge of their careers and reward excellence with growth and development opportunities. We recognize diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming the world’s most trusted testing partner. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics protected by law.
