Technical Specialist
Division: Boral Resources NSW P/L
Department: METRO QUARRIES NSW
Work type: Permanent - full time
Location: Sydney
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Boral Quarries is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Specialist. The key focus of this role will be supporting the technical function of monitoring, developing, optimising, training and innovating technical performance of quarry products as well as mentoring on the underpinning knowledge of quarry products.
For this role, we are seeking an industry experienced, results oriented professional to work in growing our already highly regarded business. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for providing best technical support to the New South Wales Quarry business, primarily in product design, setup and quality.
This is a permanent opportunity offering full-time hours across Monday to Friday. This role will be primarily based around Coffs Harbour/NSW North Coast and supporting Western NSW Region.
Your day will involve:
- Adhere to all internal and external relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Manage, organise, present and update all relevant data using database applications.
- Engage with and assist production team in terms of providing product mixes that are suitable for production and make minor modifications to enable more streamlined and effective production of quarry materials.
- Engage with sales and production teams to ensure that we are providing customers with the right products that meet their needs.
- Assist sales team with technical support and troubleshooting with product related customer issues.
- Develop new mix designs as required to meet customer requirements.
- Identify shifts and trends in product performance and address changes in materials as required.
- Complete Trial Mix Programs with assistance from laboratory technicians as required by Technical Manager – Quarries.
- Development of new Quarry products to meet customer requirements.
- Respond to and follow-up all Quarry Sales enquiries and requests by email, phone and visits.
- Have input into business development and innovation projects that Boral decides to undertake.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 5 years construction materials industry experience
- Minimum 2-year concrete/asphalt industry experience is desirable but not essential
- Laboratory and testing skills highly desirable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and strong emotional intelligence
- High level skills in spreadsheet and word processing applications
- Effective time management skills
What’s on offer?
- Flex@Boral – enjoy flexibility in how you work
- Ongoing mentoring and guidance from outstanding industry leaders and colleagues
- Genuine career growth opportunities within Boral Australia
- Competitive remuneration package
- Laptop and Phone covered
- Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program
About Boral Quarries
Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.
Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.
We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.
Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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