Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
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Job Summary
The ideal candidate in this role will work with the staff engineers to conduct experiments in the lab and ensure that equipment is safe to operate and properly calibrated.
Job Responsibilities
- Building laboratory prototype models for testing
- Laboratory and field testing, verification, validation and demonstration of products and concepts
- Maintenance, repairs and calibration of test rigs, instruments, measuring equipment, etc
- Maintenance of records including calibration, testing and R&D projects
- Ensure proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment is used while performing job duties
- Monitor lab supplies and recommend purchases as required
- Maintain clean lab working area after completion of job tasks and dispose of debris properly
- Consult with facility users and advise on the feasibility of planned activities
- Determine lab needs e.g. equipment, tools, etc and provide engineering staff with appropriate information and recommendations for improvements.
- Work in conformance with Company Policies and Procedures
- Apply requirements of the BS EN ISO 9001 as appropriate within the areas of responsibility
- Responsible for the Health, Safety and Environment aspects affecting self, employees and projects in your control
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Ability to work with general tools and build prototypes with minimal supervision
- General knowledge of lifting and loading techniques
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Able to perform laboratory tasks using developed standard procedures
- Ability to multitask and run two or more projects at a time
- Ability to stand for long periods of time with regular stretch breaks
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
What Hydro International Offers You
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
- Highly competitive salary package
- Comprehensive secondary benefits
- Significant contribution to your pension plan
- Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!
CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role
Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.
We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.