Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant hands-on experience (3+ years) in a similar role preferably in the carpentry/ plastering industry or product/systems testing industry preferred
• Relevant qualification related to the building, engineering or plastering industries trade diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as Microsoft office and numerical skills required
• Strong experience and knowledge of building construction practice/methodology including testing and validation preferred
• Experience in testing laboratory environment highly regarded
• Forklift License (Highly regarded but not essential)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Multiskilled Tradesman Plasterer/Carpenter to join our Knauf Engineering team based in Pinkenba, Queensland. Knauf provides high quality internal linings, related products, and systems for residential and commercial construction, and is seeking a responsible, organised and experienced individual with some strong experience in systems testing as well as working in a highly dynamic environment.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer-R&D Lead, you will be responsible for the construction and testing of building systems and products, and the reporting of those results in a safe manner.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform duties, including construction and lab testing in a safe manner
• Support and implement the PSD Lab Safety Plan
• Construct specimens for structural, fire test programs at Pinkenba and at the sites of strategic testing facilities
• Instrumentation of test specimens and performing tests to all relevant codes, standards and regulations
• Evaluation and reporting of test results including drawings, graphs & written reports
• Orderly retention of test results, reports and records, and of files as well as organise outside testing and certification for systems/products
• Sourcing and ordering materials for testing and laboratory work and checking the accuracy of goods supplied. Raising requests for funding of laboratory equipment, plant and buildings
• Achieve NATA signatory and manage NATA registration including; maintenance of calibration and test records of NATA registered equipment in conjunction with Senior Engineer-R&D Lead
• Conduct internal/external customer technical training for new products and systems introduced into market