Area Technical Services Manager

Vulcan Materials • Bolingbrook, IL

104d • $110,000 - $125,210

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Requirements

• With a college degree, a minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, mining, geology or related field; without a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain state certification(s) within one year of employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to use technology including cell phones, lab equipment, and computers.
• High degree of product knowledge and understanding of mix design characteristics.
• Working knowledge of aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete plant operations.
• Knowledge of ASTM, DOT, and AASHTO testing procedures.
• Understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with various personnel.
• Current, valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety by prioritizing and creating a strong safety culture to ensure zero accidents and compliance with Vulcan policies.
• Collaborate on Product Quality with management on mining plans and plant changes affecting quality ratings and gradation control.
• Supervise, Train and Support plant input/output sampling, testing, and data interpretation to improve optimization and efficiencies.
• Maintain Customer Satisfaction by partnering with sales and key customer contacts to set product performance expectations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture with a competitive drive for excellence.
• Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Meaningful work impacting daily lives.
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees