Materials Technician

West Coast Lining Systems 

Bibra Lake, Perth WA

Full time

$41.50 per hour

West Coast Lining is a leading Australian company specialising in the design, supply, and installation of geomembrane liners, covers, and tanks across the water, resources, and infrastructure sectors. Operating throughout Western Australia and nationally.

West Coast Lining is recognised for its technical expertise, quality assurance, and strong safety culture. West Coast Lining offers exciting opportunities to work on large-scale, industry-leading projects in the Pilbara and beyond.

The Opportunity:

Due to continued growth we’re seeking a highly motivated Materials Technician.

The role will be predominantly based in our Bibra Lake Workshop in Perth, with travel to our sites throughout Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct mechanical, physical, testing on materials (e.g. tensile, air, vacuum).

• Perform and support non-destructive testing (NDT) such as electro static, air, vacuum.

• Inspect and verify incoming materials and fabricated liners for compliance with project specifications.

• Maintain material traceability, certification, and QA/QC documentation throughout all project stages.

• Assist QA/QC and engineers with sample preparation, material analysis, and investigation of failures.

• Operate and maintain testing equipment; ensure all instruments are verified and within calibration.

• Record and report test results, maintain quality logs.

• Work safely in accordance with site HSE policies, identifying and mitigating risks related to testing activities.

• Contribute to process improvement by recommending enhancements to installation, testing, handling, and QA/QC workflows.

• Support knowledge sharing by mentoring junior staff and staying current with materials standards and techniques

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experience (typically 2–5 years) in the installation of Geomembranes in harsh environments such as the pilbara, including but not limited to HDPE, LLDPE, BGM.

• Experience (typically 2–5 years) in materials testing, such as tensile testing e.g. peel and shear tests, air testing of seams, vacuum testing, static testing.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret test data and identify trends.

• Proficiency in mechanical and non-destructive testing techniques

• A strong communicator with an eye for quality and detail.

• Physically fit and willing to undertake site work.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working on heavy industrial or mining projects in WA / Pilbara region.

• Certification or training in NDT techniques

• Familiarity with Australian or international Geomembranes materials standards

• Understanding of material failures, fatigue mechanics

How to apply:

Please click on the Apply Now button. For a confidential discussion about the position please contact ••••@tasman.group

Tasmea is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and non-political culture, backed up by a strong set of organizational values, that encourages and rewards performance.