QC Assistant Supervisor - Acushnet, MA

 

Job ID:  493740

 

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island.  Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. 
 

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

 

Position Overview

The Assistant Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing the quality control work and Technicians within his/her area.  Under the direction of the QC Manager, the Assistant QC Manager will make decisions and coordinate quality control assignments in the lab, at the facilities, and in the field.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

• Promote and incorporate the use of sustainable products (RAS/RAP, Warm Mix)
• Ability to adjust aggregate gradations to optimize performance, ensure compliance.
• Design and fabricate HMA that meets or exceeds the required job specifications.
• Mix designs that will utilize the Balance Mix Design, Marshal and Superpave Systems.
• Conduct tests on HMA or Aggregates to determine composition and consistency with required specifications.
• Direct and assist in adjustment of mix composition to ensure HMA stays within specifications.
• Conduct tests on asphalt binder to determine composition and consistency with required specifications. (Central lab only)
• Monitor temperature, thickness, density and overall condition of pavements during installation. Assist and make recommendations in the process of the installation of HMA.
• Supervise & Schedule the daily work of the QC Technicians within the area.
• Promote the use of Business tools(When I work App, Stonemount, PRISM) and data accuracy.
• Review and Authorize employee time
• Ensure that QC techs are following QC Plan and Specs.
• Obtaining and Logging Samples.
• Design and Fabricate Mix.
• Monitoring Hot Mix Quality for Specific Projects.
• Monitoring HMA Pavement Quality for Installation on Specific Projects.
• Research and Development.
• Perform Tests on Asphalt Binder.
• Analyze data statistically, determine probability of occurrence, and detect derogatory trends.
• Assist Quality Control Manager in all associated duties.
• Strive to obtain optimum production in a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively and work well with other personnel, customers, and state engineers.
• Have thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory requirements of job pertaining to transportation, safety, the environment, etc.                                                                 
• Take initiative with new concepts and ideas to further the performance and the efficiencies of P.J. Keating.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.
• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Appraising performance, including annual evaluations and new employee 60-day evaluations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public always.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedure