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Vulcan Materials Company · 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. The Quality Control Technician will prioritize safety, conduct testing on construction materials, oversee projects, and train QC personnel to ensure quality standards are met.

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Responsibilities

Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently

Oversee Projects. Conduct analysis of customer and job specifications. Assist in new product development. Oversee special, high visibility, or large projects

Train QC Personnel. Train QC department personnel in proper testing procedures within the lab and in the field to optimize team efforts and efficient performance

Conduct Testing. Inspect, sample, and conduct routine and special laboratory testing on construction materials in conformance with appropriate standard test methods. Perform tests to ensure quality of products during production, shipping, and at job sites

Review Test Results. Review, monitor, and maintain the test results of the data and adjust blends when required. Review material quality test results for conformance (per ASTM, AASHTO and appropriate DOT procedures) in order to meet Vulcan's standards for quality products. Communicate test results to supervisors, plant personnel, and plant site QC. Ensure proper documentation of results in the QC database

Prepare Reports. Prepare submittals for the various products. Prepare statistical summary quality reports on VMC Aggregate products

Troubleshoot. Perform troubleshooting of field and jobsite problems. Visually inspect material sources, stockpiles, and truck loads at Aggregate plants. Troubleshoot problem jobs and specifications

Champion Continuous Improvement. Stay abreast of professional and technical developments in order to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge needed for superior job performance and to help improve operational efficiency

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction materials testingASTM testing proceduresAASHTO testing proceduresStatistical analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteVerbal communicationTime managementFlexibility

Required

Must have your high school diploma or its equivalent

Must possess superior working knowledge in at least one product line and have skill in all product lines

Individual must be skilled in basic ASTM, AASHTO, and ADOT testing procedures applicable to our complete product line

Must be knowledgeable in product related specifications and finished products

Must have strong verbal communications skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, sales personnel, customers, and agency representatives

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position

Must have the ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner

Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands

Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises

Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Five years of construction materials testing experience in construction materials to include aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix concrete

Skill in general statistical analysis, math, and engineering concepts

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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