Laboratory Materials Testing Technician

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seeking a Senior Laboratory Materials Technician to join our Central Canada Materials Testing group based out of our Sarnia, Ontario office.  Join our team of specialists who provide materials testing and quality assurance as an integral component to design, and ensure projects are built with the safest and most sustainable materials. We provide materials testing and quality assurance services on some of the biggest projects in Canada.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with management and supervision of Wood’s CCIL certified Sarnia materials testing laboratory
• Assist with administration of annual MTO and CCIL correlation and proficiency testing programs
• Laboratory Testing of soils, aggregates and concrete in strict accordance with the applicable Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Canadian Council of Independent Laboratory (CCIL) and American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards
• Implementation of laboratory Health & Safety program
• Arranging for equipment maintenance and calibrations as required
• Training and mentoring laboratory staff, and tracking of training records
• Preparation and distribution of laboratory testing reports, and liaison with Wood’s geotechnical staff, clients and stakeholders

Skills / Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT
• 3+ years of laboratory testing and supervisory experience
• Experience testing and reporting of MTO samples considered an asset
• Experienced with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards and MTO LS Methods
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel
• Familiar with Quality Management Systems
• Strong written, verbal communication and people management skills
• Experience in writing technical reports, business development and client relations
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving experience
• Willing to work overtime, if 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 (EEO)

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.