Senior Materials Technician

Senior Materials Technician - Bloemfonteinull job descriptionJoin our Team: Where People, Purpose, Integrity, Partnership, and Professionalism thrive!Join our Engineering Dream Team: Building tomorrow's world, today!Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Why SMEC South Africa?Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.The RoleSMEC South Africa has exciting opportunities for a Senior Materials Technician in their Bloemfontein, Construction & Pavements function. This function, specialising in pavement and rehabilitation design, materials investigation and design, and construction supervision and administration, prides itself on technical excellence.This position is responsible for the below-mentioned elements of the construction works on various large SANRAL road construction projects on the N1 near Bloemfontein.Key ResponsibilitiesPrioritize, schedule, perform and document field and laboratory testing to evaluate the acceptability of materials used on the structures and road construction.Interpret engineering test methodologies in accordance with COLTO, TMH, TRH, TG-series, SANS, and other relevant standardsReview and evaluate available construction materials and sources, and prepare laboratory and field computations to evaluate results and classify materialsMaintain records of all testing performed in the field and laboratory, and compile material as-built documentationMonitor the calibration and serviceability of laboratory and field testing equipment, and liaise with commercial laboratories regarding suchResolve issues with Contractor and Engineer regarding non-compliance with materials specifications, and make recommendations for corrective action that may be neededCommunicate with the Employer’s materials staff, and ensure compliance with the Employer’s reporting and other requirementsPrepare all materials COLTO as-built recordsRecommended Qualifications, Skills, And ExperienceProfessional Technologist registration (preferably), or Professional Technician registration.Minimum 10 years’ experience working as a Materials Technician on SANRAL and/or Provincial roads projects.Advanced knowledge in road construction materialsAdvanced knowledge in material testing and material evaluation.Knowledge of COLTO and/or COTO and other relevant Standard Specifications.Quality control and civil materials laboratory managing skills are essential.Valid driver’s license (minimum code B).Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.Closing date, Friday 10 May 2024How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link and follow the prompts.To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at note that if you have not heard us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!