Intern - Asphalt Quality Control

CRH Americas • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

A Quality Control Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of customer specification requirements in construction management as well as other lines of business.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working towards an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or other industry related degree program.
• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Receive detailed understanding of the HMA production processes.
• Learn Quality Control methods and reporting procedures.
• Learn entire paving process and density control.
• Work with QC Technicians to further understand smoothness determinations and IRI reporting.
• Learn how to conduct and test equipment calibrations.
• Work to understand aggregate processing and quality conformance.
• Assist with testing materials in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Identify and become familiar with various mix specifications requirements.
• Test materials to determine specific requirements such as weight, gravity, temperature, thickness, and gradation of mix components.
• Communicate with other technicians regarding mix specifications and test results.
• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations.
• Communicate and assist paving personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications.
• Report and communicate test results ethically, adhering to the companies Ethics Policy.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree