Sr. Quality Control Technician - Materials

Granite Construction•Sparks, NV

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for sampling, testing, and inspecting construction materials in both laboratory and field settings to ensure compliance with supplier and owner specifications and must be capable of sampling and testing all construction materials present in the operations they support.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required
5+ years of related experience required
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations
Ability to supervise technical staff
Strong organizational skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to consistently abide by company code of conduct
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Nice To Haves

NICET III certification desired

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with supplier and owner specifications by sampling and testing construction materials, including soil, aggregate, hot mix asphalt (HMA), and Portland cement concrete (PCC), to maintain quality standards
Oversee and assign work schedules for technicians in the absence of the QC Operations Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager to ensure optimum use of resources and maintain productivity
Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors and plant personnel to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and necessary process changes are implemented
Follow the requirements for materials quality outlined in the company management system (GMS) and the Construction Materials Playbook to ensure compliance and maintain high standards
Review sampling, testing, inspecting, and design results from technicians to ensure quality standards are met and provide feedback for continuous improvement
Train and mentor technicians on sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification and enhance their skills
Participate in the mix design process and develop an understanding of supplier and owner specifications to ensure accurate and compliant mix designs
Develop an understanding of laboratory standards associated with national and state laboratory accreditations (AASHTO, ASTM, local DOT), including lab equipment calibration and maintenance, to maintain accreditation and operational excellence
Interact with production personnel to ensure material process changes are implemented effectively, ensuring materials meet specifications
Assist or conduct safety meetings and inspections to provide a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.