Senior Lab Technician - West Regional Office

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or equivalent
• Certificate in Soil/Material Testing or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in laboratory and field testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials, including geotechnical subsurface investigations
• At least two (2) years experience in the supervision of staff in laboratory and field quality control

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Competence in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• Good interpersonal skills
• Creativity, innovation, and problem- solving ability
• Specialized training in laboratory testing techniques
• Specialized training in field testing of material and soil

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to: Manager, Material Testing & Evaluation Unit

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise soil investigation and analysis for deep and shallow foundations
• Oversee mix designs for bituminous and concrete mixes
• Supervise quality control testing in the field and laboratory
• Oversee sampling, testing, and approval of quarry materials
• Implement the NWA independent quality assurance sampling and testing programme
• Review and submit data from site investigations and laboratory tests
• Assist in the preparation of geotechnical reports
• Coordinate departmental operations, including personnel and equipment deployment
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance
• Maintain inventory, equipment, and sample storage systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals shortlisted will be contacted.