Laboratory Technician (Civil) UAE National Preferred

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for supervising the Civil Engineering Laboratories.
• Maintain and repair the laboratory equipment.
Help students / faculty in laboratory experiments / projects. He/she may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, and report findings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform periodical service for all equipment in civil engineering laboratories / workshop.

• Support students and staff on design, construction and provision of research and laboratory equipment .

• Supply students with components required for their projects.

• Prepare the equipment required for each experiment.

• Supervise and demonstrate the safe usage of machine tools and hand tools to the students.

• Maintain and repair different equipment in the laboratories / workshop.

• Keep and update consumables in the laboratories / workshops.

• Comply with both statutory and university safety protocols

• Participate in external exhibitions, whenever required.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or bachelor degree in civil or related engineering with at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities as specified above.
  

SUPERVISION:

• Reports to: The Head of Department
Subordinates: N/A

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of personal computer and other standard office equipment.

• Thorough working knowledge of educational electronic equipment, computer hardware and software.

• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to communicate technical information to students.

• Supervisory skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English language (an Arabic language is an advantage).

• Supervising and guiding students regarding safe use of equipment.

• Operating and maintaining equipment in mechanical engineering workshop and laboratories.

• Responding appropriately to any emergency situation in the laboratory or workshop.

• Maintaining and reporting inventory requirements and documentation.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Good interpersonal skills.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory work environment.
• May require standing for long hours, lifting/handling of heavy objects and exposure to hazardous materials.