Quality Control Technician - Asphalt

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Overview:

The Quality Control Technician - Asphalt, reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor for the Greater Vancouver Area, is responsible for carrying out aggregates and asphalt mix sampling, laboratory and field testing from crushers, stockpiles, plant sites and road construction sites throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. In this role, you will be exposed to all operations related to Quality Control and are therefore expected to take on greater responsibilities as you develop within this position.

Responsibilities:

Test asphalt and aggregate to ensure product quality.

Evaluate material properties for use in asphalt production.

Troubleshoot problems on project sites and at plants, including field investigations.

Optimize asphalt production procedures.

Analyze and design asphalt mix designs.

Research and develop new asphalt products.

Provide technical service to enhance our customers’ operations.

Resolve regular customer product problems.

Act as a continual liaison with plant and suppliers to monitor product(s) and consult on quality.

Participate in resolution of long term product development and product problems.

Ensure a safe workplace and maintain safety policies to ensure work is done safely and in protection of the public.

Demonstrate a commitment to a safe work environment. Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts in a visible manner.

Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

Education:

Grade 12 Diploma

Completion of Certified Engineering Technician program, Civil Technology Diploma or Civil Engineering degree

Or 2 – 3 years related experience

Experience:

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Positive, responsible individual capable of working effectively with limited supervision

Team player with good interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn.

Able/willing to perform physical work in a construction environment.

High attention to detail is required.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Strong computer knowledge (Ex: Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

Valid BC Drivers License is required along with a reliable means of transportation

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required

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