Quality Control Tech 1

Colas•Watertown, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com. Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. Position Overview Quality Control Tech 1 - Based in the Watertown NY labortory The QA/QC Technician is responsible for the testing of hot mix asphalt and aggregates to ensure adherence to federal, state, and/or customer specifications. This position works closely with asphalt plant personnel, construction foreman and governmental agencies. This is an entry level position working directly for the QC QA Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of hot mix asphalt quality control data
Experience with lab equipment (gyratory, sieves, TMD apparatus, ignition furnace)
Familiarity with paving processes
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of numerical dataProficiency in Microsoft Office
2+ years' experience in hot mix asphalt quality control or quality control industry
NYSDOT QC/QA Certification preferred
Associates Degree

Nice To Haves

NYSDOT QC/QA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Implements the test program necessary for the job or laboratory study: carries out the test phase concerning Laboratory studies and/or quality monitoring
Carries out Responsibility of the external audit monitoring of jobs or industrial facilities
Records the results of analyses in a software and drafts the test reports: documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
Ensures the maintenance and metrological monitoring of measuring instruments: keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts, keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions
Provides assistance and/or carries out monitoring on the jobs: ensures the compliance of industries and jobs and advises accordingly
Perform sampling and lab tests on hot mix asphalt (volumetric measurements, asphalt content)
Test stock aggregates (gradation, gravity absorption, crush counts)
Complete governmental and customer reports on test results
Communicate findings to plant personnel, construction teams, agencies, and customers
Investigate customer complaints related to material quality
Other duties as assigned