Assistant Technician, Laboratory at WSP

Malaga, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sampling, Sample Preparation, Testing, Reporting, Record Keeping, Operation, Calibration, Routine Maintenance, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Self-Starter, Health And Safety, Microsoft Office

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. In this role, you’ll work with the Laboratory Manager and the Mine Tailings team as a Laboratory Technician. This role will be based full-time in our Perth laboratory. At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life. As an Assistant Laboratory Technician, you'll: * Under guidance from Laboratory Manager perform sampling, sample preparation, testing and reporting of soil and tailings samples from global projects. * Maintain concise and detailed records of all testing activities. * Preparing testing reports for review and approval. * Operate, calibrate, and conduct routine maintenance of test systems. * Work with Engineers/Project Team to complete day-to-day duties/operations * Understand and follow WSP health, safety, and environment policies and procedures * Display a safety-first attitude and always be conscious of health and safety * Identify and report hazards, near misses, and incidents in the HSE Learnings Database What you'll bring: * Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent (external training can be provided) * Current Australian driver's license * Experience working in a testing laboratory would be an advantage * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Experience in laboratory and field testing of soil and tailings materials to recognised global standards (AS/ASTM/ISO) * Operate, calibrate, and conduct routine maintenance of test systems. * Good problem-solving and analytical skills * High attention to detail, thorough and diligent in work tasks * Self-starter * Ability to work in a safe manner and actively foster an interdependent health and safety culture * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and basic mathematical skills * Client service skills Why WSP? Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. * Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. * Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining. * Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility. * Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported. * Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits [https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits] With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Laboratory Technician will perform sampling, sample preparation, testing, and reporting of soil and tailings samples under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager. Key duties include maintaining detailed testing records, operating and calibrating test systems, and collaborating with the project team while adhering to all health and safety policies.