Technician - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Element Materials Technology

Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to lead and perform standardized physical and mechanical testing on concrete materials and Soil Materials. This role requires high technical precision, data integrity, and the ability to oversee laboratory operations according to International Standards. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and compliance of testing on construction sites and laboratory. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional dedicated to accuracy and safety.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE (Site Based).

Responsibilities

• Advanced Testing: Conduct compressive and modulus of elasticity tests on concrete specimens. Perform Fresh concrete testing and In-situ Density and Plate load tests
• Quality Control: Calibrate laboratory equipment (compression machines, scales, ovens) and maintain rigorous logs to ensure compliance with standards
• Data Management: Calculate and record test results; prepare formal technical reports for Project Managers and Clients
• Sample Management: Oversee the curing environment (moisture rooms/tanks) to ensure temperature and humidity remain within specified limits
• Documentation: Maintain precise, legible, and timely field logs, including environmental conditions, batch ticket information, and test results
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain testing apparatus (slump cones, air meters, scales) to ensure long-term reliability
• Site Safety: Adhere to all and company safety protocols while navigating active construction environments

Skills / Qualifications

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician (Required) or should be capable to achieve the certification attending the examination on behalf of the company
• Physical Strength: Must be able to lift and carry concrete molds and equipment (up to 25kg) throughout the day
• Reliability: Strong work ethic and punctuality, as site testing must happen exactly when the concrete arrives
• Communication: Basic English to follow instructions and label specimens accurately

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c) 

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