Position Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Asphalt Laboratory Foreman to join our Northern Industries Team based in Townsville.
Responsibilities
* Oversee asphalt laboratory operations and possible regional mobile and fixed sites.
* Supervise laboratory staff, laboratory assets and plant requirements, including engaging, training and developing laboratory staff.
* Ensure laboratory and production facility compliance with NATA and the Department of Main Roads Construction Materials Testing Supplier Registration System, including annex laboratories.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Supervise, train and undertake compliance testing for samples of aggregate, asphalt, bitumen, polymer modified bitumen and emulsion.
* Ensure compliance testing and mix designs are within the required specifications and timeframes.
* Maintain a high level of internal and external customer/stakeholder communication and relations.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience and knowledge in construction laboratories (asphalt, aggregates and binders) and attainment of NATA signatory status for test methods.
* Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory and production facility calibration requirements.
* Providing technical support to production and contracting departments.
* Sound knowledge of Queensland test methods and Australian standards for laboratories.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Questlab.
* Demonstrated commitment to collaborative, ethical behaviour in a client‐facing environment.
* Strong leadership, people and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and relevant legislation with a keen eye for detail.
* Demonstrated skills in research, evaluation, interpretation and delivery of data.
Working Conditions
This is a full‐time position. The successful applicant may also be required to work nights, weekends and, on occasion, away.
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