Lab Technician

At Fulton Hogan we're passionate about creating, connecting and caring for communities, with people at the heart of everything. It's why we've created a culture of empowerment and autonomy to ensure our people can deliver "Good Work" each day. You'll have a fulfilling & rewarding career working with us, and you'll contribute to a sustainable future we can all be proud of.

We currently have a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician to join the team at Fulton Hogan based at our Eastern Creek site.

You’ll be Accountable for

The successful candidate will be responsible for quality control and quality assurance testing of asphalt and aggregates, to relevant standard methods in our NATA Laboratory and out in the field. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor your responsibilities will include;

• Sampling and testing asphalt, aggregates and bitumen including onsite sampling.
• The hands-on, day-to-day management of sampling and testing in accordance with specified requirements.
• The handling and management of chemicals in line with relevant standards
• Management of reporting, record keeping and calibrations including reporting non-conforming product.
• Conduct procedures safely and maintain good housekeeping of laboratory and surrounds.
• Providing technical support to production departments.
• Maintain the laboratory in accordance with NATA requirements.
• Travel may be required, based on the needs of the business.

What we need from you

To be successful in this position you will require the following skills/experience:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and achieve strict deadlines
• Professional communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Honest, confident and reliable
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, punctuality, reliability, respect for others and to work as part of an efficient team
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (is advantageous)
• Current Construction Induction card (is advantageous)
• Previous experience in heavy industries or an interest in this field of work
• Be willing to travel as away work may be required
• An ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen are essential
• The ability to multi-task, mechanically minded, problem-solving skills and good physical fitness

• Want to be rewarded for the good work you do? Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.

• Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.

• Keen to progress your career? We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.

• Never worked in our industry before? We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership are what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our REAL values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.

If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.