Laboratory Technician I (Geotechnical Engineering) – Project Management & Civil Infrastructure Systems.

Laboratory Technician I (Geotechnical Engineering) – Project Management & Civil Infrastructure Systems.

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (RESERVOIR ENGINEERING) - ENERGY SYSTEMS AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Laboratory Technician I (Geotechnical Engineering) – Project Management & Civil Infrastructure Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up equipment and other required materials for practical exercises;

• Assists with instruction and/or demonstration of workshop/laboratory exercises;

• Provides research support  to students;

• Provides reports and feedback to supervisor and/or lecturer;

• Prepares workshop/laboratory specimen;

• Performs minor maintenance on instructional equipment;

• Facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the Laboratory Facilities;

• Facilitates the delivery and commissioning of new equipment;

• Facilitates the provision of required equipment repairs or replacement;

• Liaises with University staff and external technicians, contractors and other personnel concerning laboratory related matters;

• Maintains inventory of all equipment and related materials in area of responsibility;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Technician Diploma or equivalent related academic qualification

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience

 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the area of instruction being demonstrated

• Knowledge of relevant software, hardware and lab equipment to be used in exercises

• Ability to instruct

• Ability to work effectively in teams

• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills

• Computer literate

• Takes initiative