Job Description Key Responsibilities: Effective communication with lab manager, lab engineers and project teams.
Developing experience in identifying safety hazards and report OH&S incidents.
Aware of WSPS approach to risk management, ethics and safety.
Commitment to all associated WSP HSE Lab policies and procedures.
Developing experience in laboratory analysis of soil and tailings material, all sample preparation techniques in accordance with standards and procedures Develop experience in laboratory test software and recording data using both hard-copy templates and computer-based applications (Excel/Access/Word).
Develop experience in understanding laboratory test requests and all laboratory sample registration protocols.
Develop experience in equipment checks and maintenance.
Commitment to best laboratory practices and good housekeeping and tidiness is essential.
Work with and provide support to members of the team as required.
Aware of WSP's organisational capability.
Aware of relevant systems, procedures and practices.
Ability to take direction and work independently as well as be team member and collaborate with other lab personnel.
Good written and verbal communication skills; Laboratory testing experience, specifically Geotechnical testing.
Reliable and committed to producing high-quality work.
Time management skills, organizational skills, independent thinking skills, problem-solving and good attention to details.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to schedule and coordinate multiple tasks and assignments.
Valid Driver's License (desired).
Qualifications Entry level position, school leaver, in addition to laboratory testing experience.
1-2 years experience in a geotechnical testing laboratory.
Additional Information What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance?
What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs?
What if we can be accepted for who we are?
Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves.
So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP.
We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
