Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Senior Soil Technician
Senior Soil Technician performs lab testing, sampling, reports and mentors junior staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collect, prepare and perform complex sampling and testing analysis • Produce and review NATA test reports • Manage, lead and mentor the junior laboratory team • Perform calibration checks • Oversee laboratory quality management
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sampling analysis
- ▸test reporting
- ▸team leadership
- ▸calibration checks
- ▸quality management
What You Bring
Our established geosciences team is seeking a Senior Soil Technician for our specialist NATA laboratory in Mackay. The role requires knowledge of soil, aggregate and rock testing, and experience on civil construction sites, including bulk earthworks and inspections. You will receive direct support from the NATA Laboratory Manager, Queensland engineering team, RPEQ engineers, geologists, and scientists, and will serve a diverse client base spanning government, mining, and international private sector projects. • Minimum Certificate III level qualification in the geotechnical field or laboratory management techniques • Ability to multitask across a broad spectrum of projects • Valid driving licence • Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and construction materials testing • Radiation licence and proven experience with a nuclear radiation densometer • Ability to complete a pre‑employment medical • Professional memberships
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸driving licence
- ▸australian standards
- ▸radiation densometer
- ▸soil testing
- ▸multitasking
Benefits
Based in the Mackay office, you will occasionally travel within Central Queensland for sampling, inspections, and client meetings. The position offers professional and personal development opportunities, paving the way for a rewarding career in a successful consultancy. The company provides a range of benefits that support professional development and wellbeing, including flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase, learning programs, mentoring, a collaborative team environment, professional memberships, insurance, mental health resources, recognition awards, and an employee assistance program. • Flexible working arrangements • Option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave • Learning and talent development programs, including global programmes, online learning and on‑the‑job learning • Mentoring opportunities for personal development and to mentor others • Friendly team environment with dedicated, enthusiastic staff delivering high‑quality service • Salary continuance insurance (SCI) • Mental health and wellbeing programs • Service recognition awards • Employee assistance program
Work Environment
Hybrid