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COMPANY OVERVIEWHolcim 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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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.OverviewYour responsibilities include material sampling and testing of raw materials for use in Concrete. The objective of this position is to ensure that the products and processes meet the established quality standards in the most efficient manner.Responsibilities:Sampling and testing raw materials for use in ConcreteEnsure Concrete Laboratory follows all CSA/CCIL requirementsTrouble shooting problems at the concrete plant and onsiteAssist in Research and Development of new concrete productsMust project professionalism with both customers and co-workersQualification Profile:Education:Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (Prefered), C.E.T designation(Prefered)Experience:Valid drivers license with good driving recordStrong computer knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Excel)Good verbal and written communication skillsTeam player with a willingness to learnDemonstrates initiative, responsibility and strong work ethicAbility to work safely following all safety and environmental requirementsExcellent organizational skillsRate of Pay:Hourly Non-Union - $22 per hour for regular time; 1.5x pay rate for overtime; 2x pay for working SundaysAll company benefits (e.g. vehicle, and phone) will be provided in accordance with Lafarge’s company policy.TravelThis position requires travel to sites between Red Deer and Sylvan Lake.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.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Quality Control Tech - Co Op Student

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.Overview:The Asphalt Quality Control Technician supports commercial excellence and operational performance for the Greater Calgary Asphalt market and will be required to design and submit completed designs that are compliant to City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation agencies. The HMA designs will be economical, and facilitate ease of placement for our customers. In addition, our quality control technician will be required to provide quality control checks throughout the production process. This will include but is not limited to making necessary plant adjustments to account for variability, monitoring production of raw resources, and ensuring correct binders are utilized to ensure compliance. The Quality control position will offer a high level of internal customer support and technical knowledge to operations, management, and with a high level of focus on our valued external customers. This is a seasonal position; Civil Engineer student is encouraged to apply.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safety&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas</li><li>Reinforce the Lafarge safety standards and ensure 100% compliance at all sites</li><li>Demonstrate leadership in safety through proactive employee engagement in daily operational tasks</li></ul>Operational Performance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Daily management responsibility for the asphalt quality control team in the Calgary market</li><li>Support Quality Control Supervisor to obtain necessary objectives</li><li>Responsible for the collecting, compiling, and entering of quality control data</li><li>Work closely with Asphalt team and Performance Group on KPI tracking and product line benchmarking</li><li>Provide support to plant personnel to ensure delivery of the highest quality products</li><li>Work closely with our internal supply team to ensure quality in our raw materials</li></ul>Commercial Excellence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Understand customers requirements and establish effective relationships - based on quality products, services and convenience</li><li>Work with the operational teams to deliver the highest level of customer service</li></ul>&nbsp;Reporting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Assist in preparation of mix optimization tracking data&nbsp; month over month to ensure maximum recycle percentages and to minimize HMA production costs.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly production activity reports and provide accurate month end reports in a concise and timely manner</li></ul><h2>Relationships with Others’ Jobs:</h2><ul><li>Responsible for the Quality Control personnel</li><li>Responsible for the communications with plant operations</li><li>Close interaction with Quality personnel</li><li>Close interaction with Sales personnel</li><li>Close interaction with After Sales Support</li></ul>Qualification Profile:Education and Work Experience:<ul><li>Post secondary degree or diploma, preferably in, Engineering, C.E.T or equivalent</li><li>Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered</li></ul>Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>&nbsp;technical knowledge of construction materials</li><li>Self starter</li><li>Self discipline</li><li>Flexible</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Good negotiator (Win/Win)</li></ul>Job-Specific Competency Profile (Lominger):<ul><li>Technical Learning</li><li>Decision Quality</li><li>Learning on the Fly</li><li>Standing Alone</li><li>Action Oriented</li><li>Organized</li><li>Presentation Skills</li><li>Dealing with Paradox</li><li>Self-Development</li></ul>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.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Asphalt Technician

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.OVERVIEWLafarge is seeking a candidate to work within the quality control team to provide timely and accurate process control information, ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, perform pre-pour and post-pour checks, perform concrete testing and certify that completed products meet specifications. Daily adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is required, as well as ensuring all requirements are met to maintain certification to these standards. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians. The successful applicant for this position must work well in a team environment, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and continuously improve their own personal performance as well as the performance of the broader GVA market.StructureThe successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians.RESPONSIBILITY:The successful candidate shall be willing and able to perform all the duties as expected for a QC technician and will be scheduled on an as needed basis. Required duties include:Implement the QC program (inspections, tests, completion of forms, etc.)Perform all types of concrete tests as required at plant &amp; or in fieldWork closely with ready mix drivers to educate them on mixes, slumps, air contents, etc.Interact with customers onsitePerform aggregate sampling and moisture contentsRun and maintain testing equipmentPerform equipment calibrations as requiredMaintain records of testing documentationProvide technical support to production staffAdvise production staff if testing shows any deficiencies and develop action plans as requiredFill out all paperwork manually and on computer spreadsheets as necessaryEnsure all operations and paperwork are in compliance with CSAPerform other duties as requiredTest and verify production concrete product as batched or on site.Perform all necessary tasks related to testing and quality assurance.Follows and ensures full compliance with LafargeHolcim Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies,Has basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic operating programsQUALIFICATIONS2 years’ experience working in quality control/construction fieldExperience working in the concrete industry is preferredACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification or CCIL Concrete Certification preferredPrerequisitesSafety and results orientedStrong product and production knowledgeStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detailHave a basic understanding of the chemistry of concrete and its ingredientsGood mechanical aptitude and able to interpret technical drawingsMaintains composure in dealing with difficult situationsAble to sit, stand, climb and walk for extended periods of time as necessaryAble to lift up to 50 poundsAble to work in an industrial environment that may include dust, heat, loud noise, etc.Able to work effectively as part of a teamAs 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 requiredYOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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