MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN

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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.

POSITION TITLE: MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT FACILITY MANAGEMENT
POSITION REPORT TO: FACILITY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs basic material test to document characteristics of materials used and confirm that materials meet applicable standards.
  • Conducts concrete break tests and submits signed reports on comparison with planned concrete mix performance.
  • Performs tests for soils, aggregate, and concrete IAW NAVFAC MO-330.
  • Submit the Material Test Results. Tests results and confirms that materials used comply with specifications and standards for work performed. • Performs field and laboratory testing on primarily soils and concrete providing field inspections on construction projects. • Reviews plans and specifications to determine the appropriate materials for construction projects. • Maintains an inventory of materials to be used on future projects. • Prepares daily field and/or laboratory reports and manages documents for the project(s).
  • Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

 

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Performs basic material test to document characteristics of materials used and confirm that materials meet applicable standards.
  • Conducts concrete break tests and submits signed reports on comparison with planned concrete mix performance.
  • Performs tests for soils, aggregate, and concrete IAW NAVFAC MO-330.
  • Submit the Material Test Results. Tests results and confirms that materials used comply with specifications and standards for work performed.
  • Performs field and laboratory testing on primarily soils and concrete providing field inspections on construction projects.
  • Reviews plans and specifications to determine the appropriate materials for construction projects.
  • Maintains an inventory of materials to be used on future projects.
  • Prepares daily field and/or laboratory reports and manages documents for the project(s).
  • Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

 

  • Professional certification from American Concrete Institute is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

  • Must have at least a High School diploma; An associate degree from qualified 2-year curriculum in any related engineering and scientific fields, based on a two-year or four-year course of study is preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have 5 years of experience in construction jobs and at least three (3) years of experience in concrete batching and mixing plants.

 

Basic terms of the job offer.

  • Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
  • Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $720.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
  • Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
  • Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
  • Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
  • Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
  • Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
  • Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
  • Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
  • Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

 

Other requirements

  • Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
  • Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
  • Updated covid vaccination certificate
  • Medical exam report at a date to be advised.

 

Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Salient Features

Experience Required5 Years
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