Downer's WA asphalt business is changing what its technical function does. Our two NATA accredited laboratories at Gosnells and Hope Valley each have a supervisor running the bench, supported by mobile testing capability across regional WA. With day-to-day operations in capable hands, the labs now need direct technical leadership and strategic management. We are looking for a Technical Manager to take the function beyond testing and turn it into a capability that wins work, protects margin and builds people.
Reporting to the Production Manager and acting as second in charge, you are accountable for all laboratory operations across both laboratories and our mobile capability. The operational needs of the labs are managed through your supervisors, which frees you to focus on what the function achieves: process control that shows variation as it happens, mixes that meet specification, perform on site and cost less to make, products of our own, and a lab business that grows.
The role is autonomous in how it gets there. The first six months are spent establishing baselines and real numbers, with targets then set against those figures and a staged action plan agreed for delivery.
Test methods, mix design approvals, laboratory systems, technician development and the decision to stop production or supply on technical grounds sit with you. Second in charge responsibilities bring exposure to pricing, tender review and capital cases.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
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