Bituminous Binder TechnicianCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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  Assist the Laboratory manger with daily running of the laboratory;
• Care, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
• Execute testing as required by the clients
• Implement and follow the requirements of SANS 17025;
• Liaise with clients, which are mostly researchers, concerning their work needs;
• Participate in the binder PT and ILC testing.
• Issue test quotations to customers and bill clients for work done,
• Carry out analysis and testing of samples as specified by the test methods, with any modifications approved by the Laboratory Manager or as requested by customers,
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of consumables in the lab necessary for testing,
• Analysis of testing data and preparation of test reports,
• Supervise technicians, Interns, and assistant technicians,
• Maintain and uphold the integrity of the ISO 17025 management system of the lab and ensure subordinate in the laboratory are familiar with the management system and abide by it,
• Check test results calculations and transfer of results from the laboratory sheets to the test report,
• Take responsibility for the traceability of the samples,
• Ensure that the equipment used is calibrated and maintained according to the schedule and that there are adequate supplies of consumables in the lab for testing,
• Take responsibility for the performing and monitoring of tests and ensuring that the test methods and environmental conditions are adhered to.
• Become the Technical signatory of the binder section

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum, National diploma civil engineering / Chemical engineering or equivalent  with five years’ experience in bituminous binder  testing;
• A valid driver’s licence
• Knowledge of care, calibration and maintenance of equipment;
• Knowledge of the requirements of SANS 17025
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Must have the ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently as well as in a team;
• Must be computer literate with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other programming platforms;
• Ability to innovate and generate new knowledge;
• Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills;
• Ability to effectively present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures.