QC Technician

Titan America•Sterling, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity, and connect society. Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Concrete Quality Control Technician for its Virginia Ready-Mix division, located in Sterling, VA. This salaried non-exempt position reports directly to the Quality Supervisor. The primary functions of this position are to ensure high-quality ready-mix products and provide industry-related technical assessments.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience in Ready Mix Concrete, quality control, or related industry
S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must be computer literate in Windows, Excel, Adobe, and MS Office. Knowledge of other software programs and computer functionality is a plus
Excellent data entry skills and ability to multitask under pressure
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights, and lifting to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime
The job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain, and exposure to extremes of heat or cold weather
Ability to pass pre-employment processes, including criminal background check, physical, and drug screen
Travel between sites as needed

Nice To Haves

VDOT Plant, ACI Field Testing, Aggregate, and Lab Technician Certifications preferred or able to obtain within the first six months of hire

Responsibilities

Perform sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production and procedures for the region
Observe job site testing and perform comparative testing with independent testing agencies
Communicate with customers, testing laboratories, dispatch, and plant supervisors regarding mix utilization and admixture dosage rates
Perform plant inspections of our facilities and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with project specifications, VDOT, Federal specifications, and Titan America’s QA guidelines
Perform visual inspection assessments of job site conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur
Monitor test report data and plant records to help determine specification compliance by project, Federal, and State specifications
Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI, and VDOT testing procedures and evaluations
Supports Sales and Production departments in resolving quality-based customer queries and complaints
Participates in the analysis of customer claims and supports the investigation of the causes linked to process or production conditions
May serve as a backup plant operator; responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete