The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure.
As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved in the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network.
In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.
Main Responsibilities
Conduct chemical, bitumen and bitumen emulsion testing to defined specifications and test procedures.
Record, analyze and communicate test results to the Technical Manager, plant foreman and other team members.
Participate in product development work and technical support – for both Chemoran, the group of Colas companies and external customers.
Participate in the development of new test methods.
Ensure equipment is calibrated and standardized according to schedule.
Communicate with Technical Manager to maintain an adequate inventory of small equipment, chemicals and other supplies needed in the laboratory.
Understand and comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems of the Colas Ireland group.
Perform other general tasks and appropriate duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
It is essential you have computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
As a Chemoran Graduate Engineer, you will be a quick learner with good numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.
You will have good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Last but not least, you will be self-motivated and able to work both under your own initiative and as a team player.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Construction
Location
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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