Senior/Specialist Laboratory Technician - Fugro (California)
### Roles And Responsibilities
With minimal supervision and moderate decision-making:
* Observe and follow all company safety rules and procedures.
* Support and encourage continuous improvement of the company's processes, including safety program and quality management system.
* Perform or function as a lead technician in the completion of various tests performed by department.
* Assist in the development of new procedures for non-standard or specials projects as assigned.
* Review test results for accuracy and summarize these in report form for engineer's analysis.
* Modifies equipment, as required, to perform special testing assignments.
* Maintain equipment by cleaning, repairing, testing, or calibrating as needed.
* Assist in the training of other technicians as directed.
* Be able to travel as required, both domestically and internationally.
* Meet all utilization goals as determined by Location Manager or supervisor.
* Completes administrative reports to meet deadlines, assist engineers as requested.
* Communicate tactfully and effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Maintain effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment.
* Come to work regularly and on time.
* Complete all administrative reports, purchases department supplies and perform other duties as assigned.
* Execute work duties in an organized and efficient manner.
* Maintain organized and clean work area.
* Work well while under supervision.
* Be able to meet deadlines.
* Be able to work while under stress.
* Perform other duties as assigned
### Requirements
* * Current driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
* Possess or be able to obtain valid passport.
* Have 5 or more years of related experience.
* Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of various testing procedures.
* Have a knowledge and understanding of various testing equipment.
* Have knowledge and use of electronic data acquisition equipment.
* Have knowledge and use of computer.
* Have well-developed communication skills.
Physical Qualifications
* Performs moderate work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Knowledge/Skill
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in geology or physics preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in math or science related field a plus.
* 3-5 years relevant experience required.
* Familiar with modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, as well as filing systems and business letter writing and competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
### Additional Details
This job specification should not construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor. Fugro (USA) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
*Job ID:* 4080
*Region:* Americas
*Location:* Ventura, California, US
*Closing date:* Tuesday December 4, 2018
*Employment status:* Experienced Professional
*Employment type:* Permanent
