Materials Testing Technician at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs basic material test to document characteristics of materials used and confirm that materials meet applicable standards.
• Conducts concrete break tests and submits signed reports on comparison with planned concrete mix performance.
• Performs tests for soils, aggregate, and concrete IAW NAVFAC MO-330.
• Submit the Material Test Results. Tests results and confirms that materials used comply with specifications and standards for work performed. • Performs field and laboratory testing on primarily soils and concrete providing field inspections on construction projects. • Reviews plans and specifications to determine the appropriate materials for construction projects. • Maintains an inventory of materials to be used on future projects. • Prepares daily field and/or laboratory reports and manages documents for the project(s).
• Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Performs basic material test to document characteristics of materials used and confirm that materials meet applicable standards.
• Conducts concrete break tests and submits signed reports on comparison with planned concrete mix performance.
• Performs tests for soils, aggregate, and concrete IAW NAVFAC MO-330.
• Submit the Material Test Results. Tests results and confirms that materials used comply with specifications and standards for work performed.
• Performs field and laboratory testing on primarily soils and concrete providing field inspections on construction projects.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine the appropriate materials for construction projects.
• Maintains an inventory of materials to be used on future projects.
• Prepares daily field and/or laboratory reports and manages documents for the project(s).
• Performs other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Professional certification from American Concrete Institute is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a High School diploma.
• An associate degree from qualified 2-year curriculum in any related engineering and scientific fields, based on a two-year or four-year course of study is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 5 years of experience in construction jobs and at least three (3) years of experience in concrete batching and mixing plants.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $720.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate