Lab Technician - Bitumen Binders(Cape Town) - Cape Town Verfied

R 300000 - 400000 per annum Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 31-03-2017 8:57:30 AM
28-04-2017 8:57:30 AM
Laboratory Technician (Head Office)

The above position is based in Cape Town.

Requirements / Qualifications

- A diploma in Civil/ Chemical Engineering is preferable/or Materials testing course
- Approx 1-2 years’ experience as a Lab Technician in a bitumen lab environment preferable
- Knowledge of bituminous products advantageous
- Grade 12 with Maths advantageous
- Computer Literate
- Good numeracy skills
- Above average communication skills – verbal and written (ability to generate own appropriate written communication; and ability to communicate in English with customers)
- Proven initiative and ability to work unsupervised
- High degree of quality orientation/attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- Previous experience working in an ISO 9001 an advantage

Key Performance areas – include but not limited to:

- Design of slurry mixtures and surface dressings for contractors
- Electronically record the results of tests/evaluations according to prescribed standards
- Reporting on studies performed
- Report design for contractors
- Maintenance and Calibration of Laboratory equipment
- Visit sites on a regular basis to monitor performance of our products.
- Provide technical assistance on our sites when required.
- Troubleshooting
- Provide technical support on the use and application of our products when required.
- Monitor quality of incoming raw materials according to set schedules
- Monitor and control the quality of the products prepared at the branches
- Monitor and control the quality of the bitumen – rubber produced at mobile sites.
- Ensure that the required tests are performed on all products
- Report non conformity of the results to the National Quality Manager.
- Compile monthly quality reports
- Conduct laboratory investigations
- Ensure that laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated regularly.
- Attend pre supply meetings with clients
- Investigate quality related complaints by customers