Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Senior Soil Technician
Senior Soil Technician conducting lab tests, site inspections, and leading junior staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Daily responsibilities include collecting, preparing, and performing complex soil, aggregate, and rock sampling and testing, as well as producing and reviewing NATA‑compliant test reports. The technician will also lead and mentor the junior laboratory team, conduct calibration checks, and uphold laboratory quality management standards. • Collect, prepare, and perform complex soil, aggregate, and rock sampling and testing. • Produce and review NATA‑compliant test reports. • Lead, mentor, and manage the junior laboratory team. • Conduct calibration checks and maintain laboratory quality management systems. • Perform site inspections and testing across Central Queensland. • Complete a pre‑employment medical assessment. • Participate in mental health and wellbeing programs. • Utilize an employee assistance program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸soil sampling
- ▸test reporting
- ▸team leadership
- ▸calibration
- ▸site inspections
What You Bring
Candidates must hold at least a Certificate III in a geotechnical discipline or laboratory management, possess a valid driver’s licence, and be familiar with relevant Australian Standards for construction material testing. Additional requirements include a radiation licence with experience using a nuclear radiation densometer, the ability to multitask across varied projects, and readiness to complete a pre‑employment medical assessment. • Hold a minimum Certificate III in geotechnical field or laboratory management. • Demonstrate ability to multitask across a broad spectrum of projects. • Possess a valid driver’s licence. • Be familiar with Australian Standards for construction materials testing. • Hold a radiation licence and have experience operating a nuclear radiation densometer.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸geotechnical
- ▸driver’s licence
- ▸australian standards
- ▸radiation licence
- ▸radiation densometer
Benefits
Stantec offers a competitive salary together with flexible working arrangements and the option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave. Employees benefit from comprehensive learning and talent development programs, mentoring opportunities, professional memberships, salary continuance insurance, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, service recognition awards, and an employee assistance program. • Receive a competitive salary with flexible working arrangements. • Option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave. • Access learning and talent development programs, including global and on‑the‑job training. • Benefit from mentoring opportunities for personal and professional growth. • Obtain professional memberships and salary continuance insurance. • Be eligible for service recognition awards.
Work Environment
Hybrid