ASPHALT TECHNICAL MANAGER

Knife River • Beaverton, OR

124d

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today! Knife River is looking to add an Asphalt Technical Manager to our team!

Requirements

• Certifications: ODOT CAT I, CAT II and ODOT CMDT or have the ability to obtain these certifications.
• Several years of customer service experience in this field or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to explain complex solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Works for Asphalt GM
• Manages quality for all plants under GM
• Works closely with plant maintenance
• Works closely with Aggregates
• Works closely with Construction lay down
• Works closely with QC department
• Helps ensure accountability exists
• Takes the lead on complex spec reviews
• Takes lead in asphalt mix design submittals
• Trains asphalt sales
• Assists Construction group
• Owns mix designs
• Leads in asphalt mix design development
• Works closely with QC and provides direction
• Reviews mix design progress through stages and directs QC on next steps
• Reviews daily asphalt test results
• Adjusts plant settings as needed
• Recommend JMF adjustments as needed
• Provide technical expertise to internal customers
• Provide technical expertise to external customers
• Trains asphalt sales, Construction estimators, and Construction laydown to do the same

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)