DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 

Technical Officer (Ref. 20080603-E) 

Duties 

The appointee will be responsible for all technical tasks and administrative duties for the Structural Engineering Research Laboratory. He/She will be required to:

(a) take up a supervisory role and allocate job duties to junior technical staff in the Structural Engineering Unit;

(b) supervise laboratory sessions and assist in the fabrication, setup, instrumentation and testing of research projects, which are carried out in or outside the laboratories/workshops of the Department;

(c) provide technical support and operate 10000kN Multi-purpose Testing System, loading frames, actuators, data acquisition systems, LVDTs, loadcells, inclinometers, overhead crane, forklift truck and scaffolding, etc.;

(d) coordinate teaching and research support activities among the laboratories/workshops of the Department;

(e) provide assistance to academics in charge of laboratories in management and development of laboratories/workshops;

(f) provide support to departmental events, e.g. University Information Day and Orientation Day; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications: 

Applicants should:

(a) have a higher Diploma or a higher Certificate, preferably a degree, in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related disciplines;

(b) have eight years’ relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with experience in administration/management of workshops or laboratories in tertiary institutions;

(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua; and

(d) have strong analytical skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Preference will be given to those with a valid driving licence of class 2 or above.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 21 August 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.