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Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

06775 - Engineer Specialist Supervisor Materials

Suffolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineer Specialist Supervisor Materials to provide supervision, coordination, and technical assistance to Engineering Technicians in various materials-related tasks. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, supervising laboratory testing, and providing technical advice to staff and contractors.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive

Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects

Maintain minor and major equipment inventories

Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment

Plan and coordinate inspection of materials placement techniques, testing, and equipment at project site

Train or assist field staff on proper testing procedures and preparation of samples for materials testing

Review documented test results, compare with plans and specifications, and advise of substandard performance results

Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques

Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement

Wear proper personal protection equipment

Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.)

Ensure equipment is used properly and safely

Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc

Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment

Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices

Supervise laboratory testing on materials samples collected from plants and project sites

Review documented test results

Compare with specifications and advise of substandard performance results

Ensure equipment calibration, lab personnel training, and lab accreditation

Perform additional tasks as directed by supervisor, to the required level of accuracy and quality

Plan and coordinate inspection and sampling of materials production at plant

Review statistical sampling and analysis reports for distribution

Review mix designs based on current performance data and field performance

Keep supervisor informed of plant performance and maintain updated quality assurance and quality control plans for plants

Maintain automated and written reports and project records for activities performed in assigned program area

Maintain automated and written reports and project records for materials sampling and testing conducted in production plants, on project sites, and in the laboratory

Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area

Prepare project related correspondence

Supervise and train technicians in performing duties for their assigned program area

Ensure technicians are capable of performing assigned activities

Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management

Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents

Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects

Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed

Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public

Qualification

Quality assurance methodsMaterials testing proceduresSupervisory principlesStatistical analysis methodsCivil Engineering TechnologyAASHTO accreditationLaboratory testingCustomer serviceTraining staffInterpreting specificationsEffective communicationTeamworkTime management

Required

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers

Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff

Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management

Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures

Considerable knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices

Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others

Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline

Skill in performing short and long term forecasting of raw materials and completed inventories

Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests

Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers

Skill in the use of computers and software applications

Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, test methods, and specifications

Ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing of materials

Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation

Experience applying supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline

Experience in highway construction, maintenance materials, materials sampling and testing procedures, statistics analysis methods and AASHTO and AMRL laboratory accreditation requirements

Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements

Skill in the use of computers, software applications and smart phones, including spreadsheets and web-based applications

Valid driver's license