Asphalt Laboratory Technician
Core
Conduct laboratory testing on asphalt, bitumen, aggregates, and construction materials to support quality control in road construction projects.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Construction Materials)
Builds
Quality-controlled asphalt production and road construction outputs
Domain
Road Construction, Asphalt & Infrastructure
Required skills
asphalt testing, bitumen testing, aggregate testing, sample preparation, equipment calibration, NATA-accredited procedures, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, Australian Standards knowledge, site sampling, record keeping
Preferred skills
Marshall stability testing, bitumen content analysis, aggregate grading, Main Roads WA specifications, NATA-accredited lab experience
Technologies
asphalt testing equipment, bitumen testing equipment, aggregate testing equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory testing on asphalt, bitumen, aggregates and related construction materials; Prepare and test samples in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and WA testing methods; Maintain accurate testing records, reports and quality documentation; Follow NATA-accredited laboratory procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements; Conduct site sampling and testing where required; Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and quality checks
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC