Chief Technician
Department: Civil Engineering
Ref: CEG1308
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 February 2014
Duties and Responsibilities:
Application is invited for a Chief Technician position in the Department of Civil Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Candidate will have management experience to lead the Civil Engineering technicians to support the laboratory and practical activities. Candidate will ensure the efficiency of the technical support team and smooth operation of the Civil Engineering laboratories in order to support the research and teaching activities. The main responsibilities and duties of the job are to:
- Develop an understanding of the equipment used in laboratories giving a decision-making capability with regard to its installation and maintenance;
- Identify and raise awareness of health and safety hazards in the Civil Engineering laboratories together with an audit process;
- Develop instruction manual and technical/operational standards;
- In charge for upkeep, maintenance, calibration and proper usage of equipment;
- Facilitate the supervision, organisation and job allocation of other technical support staffs in the laboratory;
- Assist and advise with the specification, procurement and installation of appropriate equipment for the future development of the Civil Engineering laboratories.
Education and Qualifications:
Candidate will have first degree in Civil Engineering (or an appropriate field) and management experience to lead the Civil Engineering technicians to support the laboratory and practical activities. Candidate will ensure the efficiency of the technical support team and smooth operation of the Civil Engineering laboratories in order to support the research and teaching activities. It is expected that the candidate will have good organisational skills to handle multiple priorities with ability to communicate in English and Mandarin. Candidate with technician membership (or above) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE) or similar would be an added advantage.
The salary range for the positions is 7,261 – 10,154 RMB/month. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr. Chee Seong Chin (
chee.chin@xjtlu.edu.cn).
All applicants should apply using the HR online application system. Please click the ‘Apply’ button below and register a user account. After registration, you will be asked to upload your CV, submit a covering letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, and complete the online Basic Information, Referees and Equal Opportunities forms.
If you are experiencing difficulties using our HR online application system, please contact:
recruitment.hr@xjtlu.edu.cn.
First degree in Civil Engineering (or an appropriate field). Candidate with technician membership (or above) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE) or similar would be an added advantage.