Quality Control Technician

Vulcan Materials Company•Pensacola, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Joining Vulcan means starting an exciting career where you can make a difference for millions of people daily. The company fosters a dynamic culture that encourages career development, rewards excellence, and values diversity, all while adhering to the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. Vulcan Materials is committed to restoring a 100% in-office and onsite collaborative environment to strengthen engagement, connection, and commitment to developing its people, fostering innovation and growth through face-to-face interactions.

Requirements

Must display knowledge and awareness of construction and mining site hazards.
Must possess good math skills and demonstrate the ability to perform simple to moderately complex arithmetic calculations.
Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior training or experience in the materials testing field is preferred.
Knowledge of general principles and practices of aggregate production is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished materials to ensure quality control of products at the point of production, shipping, and arrival upon the job site.
Adhere to testing methods, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results.
Communicate test results in a timely manner to the supervisor and properly document in a database.
Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in and around the lab.
Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications.
Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment periodically.
Inspect stockpiles, materials sources, and truckloads at plant sites.
Monitor the daily construction of the stockpile to ensure that segregation and contamination is kept to a minimum or eliminated.
Notify management immediately if contamination is identified.
Conduct routine inspections of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.
Other duties as assigned.