Job Description

A Civil Lab Technician is responsible for performing tests on construction materials like concrete, soil, and aggregates in a laboratory setting, ensuring they meet project specifications by operating specialized equipment, recording data accurately, and maintaining proper calibration and safety standards; key duties include sample preparation, conducting standardized tests, data analysis, and generating detailed reports to support quality control on construction sites.
Key responsibilities may include:
Sample collection and preparation:
Collecting construction material samples from project sites, properly labeling, and preparing them for testing according to relevant standards.
Operating laboratory equipment:
Utilizing specialized equipment like compression testing machines, slump cones, sieve shakers, moisture gauges, and other relevant testing apparatus to conduct various tests on construction materials.
Performing standardized tests:
Conducting tests like concrete compressive strength, slump test, soil density, gradation analysis, moisture content, and other required tests as per project specifications and industry standards.
Data recording and analysis:
Accurately recording test results, performing calculations, and analyzing data to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Quality control:
Maintaining proper calibration of laboratory equipment, adhering to quality control procedures, and identifying potential issues with test results.
Report generation:
Preparing detailed laboratory reports documenting test results, observations, and conclusions for project engineers and stakeholders.
Safety compliance:
Adhering to laboratory safety protocols, proper handling of hazardous materials, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Skills and qualifications:
Technical knowledge:
Thorough understanding of civil engineering materials, testing methods, and relevant industry standards (ASTM, ACI, etc.)
Laboratory skills:
Proficiency in operating and maintaining various laboratory equipment used for testing construction materials
Data analysis:
Ability to accurately interpret and analyze test data, identify anomalies, and draw meaningful conclusions
Attention to detail:
High level of precision and accuracy in performing tests and recording data
Record keeping:
Excellent organizational skills to maintain clear and comprehensive laboratory records
Communication skills:
Ability to effectively communicate test results and findings to engineers and project teams
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