Lab Technician
Holcim
Edmonton, AB, CA, T5S 2T8
$22 an hour (estimated)
Full-time
Overview
This position is part of the WCAN Technical Team. This team supports Lafarge customers though New Product Development (NPD), Innovative customer solutions and customer support.
Within this remit the Lab Technician will work as part of a team and carry out concrete, aggregate and cement lab work as directed.
Responsibilities
- Follows lab Operating Procedures and Safe Working Procedures for all lab tasks and equipment
- Preparation, batching, mixing and testing of concrete mix designs and cement / cementitious materials (strength, slump, durability, particle size etc).
- Aggregate testing (grading, durability etc).
- Accurately documents results / observations and maintains paperwork and / or computer databases
- Collates test results and inputs into files / databases ensures that all data is filed in accordance with the QMS
- As required, maintains the calibration files and maintenance / servicing files for lab equipment and processes
- Ensures that the H&S and housekeeping standards are maintained
- Gives product knowledge training sessions and demonstrations
- Works in the field as needed
Qualification Profile
Education
Polytechnic or University - CET / EIT preferred
Experience and Skill Set :
- This role is physical and will require the handling and lifting of dusty and heavy materials (cements, aggregate, concrete and equipment)
- Work experience in the laboratory or field testing of cement, concrete or aggregate products
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required
10 days ago