QC Technician - Cement

Job Description

• Perform laboratory tests in according to prescribed standards to determine chemical and physical characteristics of materials for such purposes as quality control, and or product development.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Complete physical testing on all daily, ASTM and, AASHTO cement compositions 
• Make and break cubs for compression strength test of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Vicat and Gillmore Set Times of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Fineness of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Past and Mortal False set time of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Chemistry of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Strength Uniformity Evaluation
• Run Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
• Run Mortar Bar Expansion testing
• Analyze test results
• Complete Data Entry
• Communicate test results with Supervisors, and Managers as required
• Retain and Recycle samples as required
• Conduct physical testing of Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Samples as required
• Participate in bi-annual CCRL Inspections
• Complete Standard Sand Certification as required 
• Complete physical testing of Competitor cement samples
• Be familiar with the location and content of all laboratory Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s)
• Complete cement non-conformance reports as required
• Maintain environmental rainfall data 
• Submit all work requests using DataStream
• Conduct general housekeeping in specific work areas
• Perform Optimum SO3 testing as required
• Inventory laboratory supplies
• Review and revise Total Quality System as required
• Fill in for other laboratory positions as required
• Complies with all environmental, health, safety & training policies, procedures and requirements.
• Performs any additional responsibilities as directed by Manager.

Perform Equipment Verification:

• Wet Washing Sieves
• Moist Cabinet
• Compression Machine
• Manual Blaine Apparatus
• Autoclave
• Humidifier
• Sink
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in the construction/mining/concrete industry or quality control field preferred.
• License: Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, good problem solving ability in a team environment. Must have planning skills, excellent communication skills. Must have the ability to read technical manuals and have the ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing.