Material/Process Inspector I, II or III

Texas Department of Transportation•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Performs complex material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Material/Process Inspector I: None Required
Material/Process Inspector II: 1 year of experience in laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related work.
Material/Process Inspector III: 2 years of experience in laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related work.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Material/Process Inspector I: No certification required; must have or obtain the required licenses or certifications listed below within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 202
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 102
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 201
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 103
Material/Process Inspector II/III: Aggregate Prop Spec Agg101
Material/Process Inspector II/III: HMA Plant Spec-IA
Material/Process Inspector II/III: HMA Mix Design Spec-II
Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Conducting laboratory tests
Calibrating equipment
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies
Safety using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Training in a classroom, office or field environment
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.
Maintains and calibrates equipment.
Performs tests and inspection duties.
Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing
Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Handles material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors
Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports
Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers and suppliers and field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems