Assistant Technician

Element Materials Technology

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Assistant Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Must have completed secondary school education
• UAE light vehicle manual driving license preferred not manadatory
• Experience in in-site soil and concrete sampling, as well as in-site testing of both soil and concrete according to international standards, is required
• Ability to prepare samples and perform curing as per standard requirements
• Adherence to laboratory quality practices, including the use of calibrated equipment, accurate documentation, and proper test request procedures