Quality Control Specialist , North Bridgeport Quarry

Martin Marietta•Chico, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist assists in insuring all activities assumed by the laboratory are conducted in a safe, efficient, organized, and productive manner while providing needed technical support to the Production, Sales, and Exploration teams. New Hire Orientation & Safety Training are held only TWICE a month, in the Bridgeport, TX (north DFW Area) training room. Be prepared for travel and overnight accommodation up to 1-3 days. Accommodations & reimbursements are covered by Martin Marietta for anyone traveling more than 50 miles.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in aggregate quality testing required.
Working knowledge of relevant industry specifications and testing procedures preferred, i.e., ACI ASTM, ODOT, TxDOT and NTCOG.
Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks required.
Good written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with employees, sales personnel, managers, and customers at all levels.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office as well as the ability to utilize the Internet to do research.
Ability to perform lifting and other activities associated with laboratory and field-testing of materials.
Ability to travel long distances by car or other commercial means, overnight at times on short notices.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to stoop, crawl, reach, bend and kneel as required and walk up to 200 yards over rough or uneven terrain.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including but not limited to over 40 hours per week and/or weekends as required.
Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner and wear all required safety equipment.
Must be able to attend and participate in industry technical meetings and training sessions.
Must keep abreast of industry changes in technology and attend educational training programs with a goal of broadening his/her knowledge of the aggregate industry, while enhancing increased personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing with the goal of achieving a high degree of productivity while insuring the integrity of results. These projects are to include any District and Division projects including South Texas and Arkansas as needed.
Incorporate Martin Marietta’s safety culture, a positive attitude, a dedication to teamwork and a results-oriented mindset.
Log in, test, and report materials from operations, rail terminals and Exploration in a timely and proper manner
Assist District and SW Division plants in quality control and quality issues as needed.
Assist in the training of new plant level QC technicians in daily QC activities with superior quality aggregates a goal.
Assist all District production plants to optimize production without sacrificing quality.
Assist in training and support to the sales and production teams as needed This is to include QC submittits to sales and customers as needed.
Travel to District plants and rail terminals to sample aggregates to insure quality products are be achieved.Come up with resolutions for products are not meeting standard.
Sample materials at customer job sites to ensure they are receiving quality materials.
Respond to customer complaints in a timely matter. Come to resolution for any defective materials sent to customers with the monetary impact of Martin Marietta always in mind.Work with customer to come up with a good resolution for all parties.
Aid Martin Marietta customers in a professional manner.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all Martin Marietta teams.
Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory and its surrounding area.
Ensure the use of proper sampling and testing techniques with the appropriate equipment.
Perform other duties as required.