Laboratory Technician – Asphalt

The role: Based in Bundaberg and reporting to the Area Manager – Asphalt, we are looking for an experienced Asphalt Laboratory Technician, whose primary focus will be on the day to day sampling and testing of asphalt products. This is a permanent role with occasional overtime. Key duties: Sampling and testing of asphalt Field sampling and testing on project sites Generating reports on test results and accurate record keeping Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment Follow Inspection and Test Plans to carry out production and compliance testing, and Maintenance of the laboratory in accordance with NATA accreditation requirements What are we looking for? Flexibility to work Monday to Saturday and on shift work when required Availability to work on project sites away from home Experience in quality control testing of construction material products Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised Strong commitment to safety and quality Well-developed analytical skills A strong understanding of NATA requirements and, A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques will be highly regarded Why join Boral? Opportunity to work in a busy, highly successful team with genuine training and career development opportunities Permanent position with attractive hourly rate dependant on experience Discounted financial services and external partner discounts Boral Employee Assistance Program (BEAP) Organisation that is dedicated to the health and safety of employees Boral is an international building products and construction materials group with three strong divisions: the high-performing, well-positioned materials business of Boral Australia; the fast-growing, 50%-owned USG Boral interior linings joint venture in Asia, Australia and the Middle East; and Boral North America, a scaled and growing building products and fly ash business. With its headquarters in Sydney, Australia, Boral has approximately 17,000 full-time equivalent employees (including in JVs) working across over 700 operating sites in 17 countries.  Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.