Sam Wilson
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
After 8 years in the construction materials testing industry, I have obtained extensive knowledge of materials testing under RMS and Australian Standard Specifications for a wide variety of civil construction projects throughout NSW. I first started as a Junior in Bringelly, and have worked my up to becoming and Senior Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, and also 2IC. I have been given the opportunity to manage projects, Liaise with clients, and continue to reach expectations and opportunities presented to me by employers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician / 2IC
Construction Sciences
Port Macquarie, NSW
10.2022 - Current
- Overlooking The Ditchfield Duplication Road Upgrade
- Main Duties include the preparation of Daily Scheduling, Reporting and uploading to client’s servers, and general liaising with our clients to keep them updated on current timelines and results.
- Conducting a variety of tests in both RMS and Australian Standard procedures in a NATA certified laboratory.
- Responsible for the laboratory testing and site testing.
- Overseeing laboratory technicians & field technicians, delegating work orders, and ensuring client job orders are met in a timely and professional manner.
- Observing OH&S standards and procedures both on site and within the laboratory.
- Calibration of testing equipment.
- Reporting under NATA signatory approval.
Laboratory Supervisor
Construction Sciences
Glendenning, NSW
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the day to day running of a Soil laboratory, managing 11 staff, across major projects in Sydney.
- Main Duties include the preparation of Daily Scheduling, Reporting and uploading to client’s servers, and general liaising with our clients to keep them updated on current timelines and results. Keeping clients happy to maintain and continue winning more projects.
- Conducting a variety of tests in both RMS and Australian Standard procedures in a NATA certified laboratory.
- Overseeing laboratory technicians & field technicians, delegating work orders, and ensuring client job orders are met in a timely and professional manner.
- Observing OH&S standards and procedures both on site and within the laboratory.
- Reporting under NATA signatory approval.
- Other duties include invoicing, calibrations, staff training, maintaining QA requirements, and field auditing.
Senior Technician
ASCT (Australian Soil and Concrete Testing)
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for Project Managing Moorebank Logistics Park with Georgiou.
- Main Duties include the preparation of Daily Scheduling, Reporting and uploading to client’s servers, and general liaising with our clients to keep them updated on current timelines and results. The invoicing of field & laboratory activities, and maintaining the quality assurance of the testing procedures performed. Also attending client meetings, and ensuring ASCT maintains a strong & professional relationship with the client.
- Conducting a variety of tests in both RMS and Australian Standard procedures in a NATA certified laboratory.
- Overseeing laboratory technicians & field technicians, delegating work orders, and ensuring client job orders are met in a timely and professional manner.
- Observing OH&S standards and procedures both on site and within the laboratory.
- Reporting under NATA signatory approval.
Technician
Construction Sciences
Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Main Duties include the preparation of Daily Scheduling, Reporting and uploading to client’s servers, and general liaising with our clients to keep them updated on current timelines and results.
- Conducting a variety of tests in both RMS and Australian Standard procedures in a NATA certified laboratory.
- Observing OH&S standards and procedures both on site and within the laboratory.
- Reporting under NATA signatory approval.
Junior Technician
Construction Sciences
Bringelly - Sydney
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for testing on The Bringelly Road Upgrade
- Main Duties included field testing, in accordance with the relevant RMS and Australian Standard procedures.
Education
Year 12 High School Certificate -
Newman Senior Technical College
Port Macquarie, NSW12-2012
Certificate III Laboratory Operations -
LTT
Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques -
LTT
Diploma Laboratory Technolgy -
LTT
Skills
- Field & Laboratory Soil, Concrete, and aggregate Testing for AS, RMS & Main Roads specifications
- NATA Signatory Approval on a range of Test Methods
- Ability to meet client deadlines regarding reporting and completion of work
- Ability to maintain, communicate, and keep clients happy
- Ability to perform and meet all expectations expected by both client and employer
- Leadership in being able to direct, point, and teach staff on required expectations
References
- Luke Thompson - ASCT Area Manager - 0437302283
- Dave Heathcote - ASCT Director - 0410609142
- Patrick Deasy - Construction Sciences Lab Manager - 0436696961
Timeline
Senior Technician / 2IC
Construction Sciences
10.2022 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
Construction Sciences
06.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Technician
ASCT (Australian Soil and Concrete Testing)
01.2020 - 06.2021
Technician
Construction Sciences
02.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Technician
Construction Sciences
01.2016 - 09.2017
Year 12 High School Certificate -
Newman Senior Technical College
Certificate III Laboratory Operations -
LTT
Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques -
LTT
Diploma Laboratory Technolgy -
LTT
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