Quality Control Asphalt Mix Design Technician

Blythe Construction • Ridgeland, SC

86d

About The Position

Blythe Construction has lead development in North and South Carolina for over 90 years since our company's founding in 1921. In that time, our many generations of employees have completed thousands of contracts, from large highways to small commercial site development. Our company's history is one of continued evolution and growth. Beginning as a small independent asphalt development company, Blythe expanded its resources and influence through significant mergers throughout many years, eventually becoming part of the Vinci USA network extending from as far north as Maine to as far west as Texas. The Quality Control Asphalt Mix Design Technician will work under the direction of the Quality Control Manager in the formulation and implementation of asphalt mix designs/job mix formulas at the asphalt plants.

Requirements

• Demonstrable previous experience as a Quality Control Asphalt Lab Technician.
• Experience with formulating asphalt mix designs/job mix formulas.
• SCDOT HMA Level 2 Job Mix Technician certification.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with SCDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM specifications for asphalt emulsions, asphalt materials and testing.
• Possess a working understanding of statistical process control.
• Ethical professional and behavioral standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow the directions and instructions of the Quality Control Manager.
• Conduct sampling and testing in accordance with applicable SCDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.
• Perform daily equipment verifications as instructed by the Quality Control Manager.
• Perform or assist in performing all necessary equipment calibrations as directed by the Quality Control Manager.
• Testing of samples in accordance with applicable specifications, QC Plan and Quality Management System requirements.
• Care and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Keeping the laboratory in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Accurate reporting of test results on their proper forms.
• Completion of all documentation used to report test results (i.e. - worksheets, sample and test logs, Certificate of Analysis, etc.).
• Disposal of waste material upon completion of testing.
• Assist plant personnel during batch production as necessary to insure product quality control objectives are met (process control testing).
• Communicating batch test results and certifications to plant personnel.
• Assist the Quality Control Manager in meeting compliance reporting requirements timelines as outlined in the QC plans and Quality Management System.
• Assist other technicians and employees as needed.
• Attend and complete training as required (company, certification, etc.).
• Other activities as assigned by the quality control manager.

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees