Overview:
Element has an opportunity for a Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports. Candidates should ideally have gained considerable experience in construction material testing either with a commercial test house or contractor.
This position will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities:

• Perform soil, concrete and aggregate testing
• Conduct density test
• Sampling of concrete for compression and flexural test
• Conduct slump testing
• Have an idea / conduct asphalt testing (preferable)
• Prepare and compile reports

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Skills / Qualifications:

• Must possess a diploma or degree, preferably in science-related subjects
• Must hold a valid UAE light vehicle manual driving license
• Proficiency in MS Office for reporting and sample logging is required
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients during on-site activities
• Extensive experience in testing soil, aggregates, and fresh and hardened concrete in accordance with international standards
• Adherence to laboratory quality practices, including the use of calibrated equipment, accurate documentation, and proper test request procedures
• Experience in undergoing audits by external accreditation bodies is highly preferred
• Capable of assigning tasks to assistant technicians for sample preparation and curing activities.

Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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• Perform soil, concrete and aggregate testing
• Conduct density test
• Sampling of concrete for compression and flexural test
• Conduct slump testing
• Have an idea / conduct asphalt testing (preferable)
• Prepare and compile report