Technician

About the business

Protest leads the industry in providing comprehensive Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services, operating through a network of NATA-accredited laboratories strategically situated across Australia. Our dedicated team delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, commercial, residential, mining, and defence projects.

Protest was established in 2015 and provides a diverse range of services for the Construction Industry. Protest has experienced recent growth across Queensland, Perth, and Melbourne and is now looking for people to help deliver exceptional solutions that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations.

A part of PTG Group, when you work with Protest you’ll have access to a broad range of engineering and technical professionals in the engineering and CMT space.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of our bigger picture – shaping communities through inspiration and innovation. We want you to be a part of our vision... to lead and grow through action, innovation, and excellence alongside our clients, communities, and people.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Technician to join our team, both in the laboratory and field.

As a Technician we will require you to:

• Undertake both field and laboratory testing across a broad range of methods, including but not limited to Australian Standards
• Complete laboratory testing at the required production level
• Undertake training in test methods
• Follow procedures directed by the Laboratory Manager
• Prepare worksheets checking measurements and calculations of test results of other technicians
• Maintain, clean and test equipment while keeping work area tidy
• Liaise with internal staff and clients

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Attitude

You will be self-motivated, a fast learner and bring a positive attitude to the team.  We are ideally looking for experienced technicians who possess:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• The ability to work flexible hours and travel for work when required
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure, show initiative, prioritise and schedule work
• The ability to be a team player and work unsupervised

Qualifications

• Open, current driver’s licence
• Minimum of 3 year’s relevant experience
• Cert 3 in Laboratory Skills or Cert 4 in Laboratory Techniques
• Nuclear License (preferable) or willing to obtain

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something amazing and join us on our growth journey!
• Flexible working opportunities
• We foster a culture where our people are encouraged to seek opportunities to grow and achieve their career aspirations including acquiring certificates in laboratory techniques