Laboratory Manager - Construction Material and Geotechnical Lab

Laboratory Manager - Construction Material and Geotechnical Lab

Company Description

We are SGS the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Responsible for the coordination and direction of all the activities of the Geotechnical & Construction Material testing Laboratory.
• Responsible for the technical management, quality control and assurance, safety, customer and employee relations, new capability development and cost control.
• Co-ordinate with field and laboratory staffs, supervise and direct staff and workforce as and when required.
• Ensure effective implementation of Lab QMS and responsible to take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for planning, direction, execution and supervision of ground investigation and final reporting.
• Participate in management review meetings and resolve problems related to processes and quality.
• Maintain the equipment and machinery suitable for the technicalities of the drilling/testing processes.
• Ensure that all lab requirements are fully met in terms of structural and environmental criteria.
• Monitor and improve the performance of the lab and field staff.
• Responsible for the staff recruitment and arranging the training based on the training need.
• Train the lab staff on the correct use of lab instruments and methods.
• Ensure that the staff always follows the industry standards and safety regulations for handling and disposing the test samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/master's degree in Geology/Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
• ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 certified (General Requirements, Uncertainty Calculations, Risk Management (ISO/IEC 17025: 2017-ISO 31000 :2018)).
• Minimum 8-10 years experience as Lab Manager / Division Head / Lab Incharge of Geotechnical & Construction Material testing lab.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point.