Ready Mix Quality Control Supervisor- Salt Lake City, UT

 

 

Job ID:  496755

 

Jack B. Parson Companies, is a  CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

 

Position Overview

This position involves the performance and record keeping for quality control tests that will require the successful applicant to have the ability to perform and understand aggregate gradations, specific gravities, moisture testing at the plant and in the lab, concrete field testing for air, slump, unit weight and casting concrete test specimens, customer interaction to help with service coordination and help to resolve any quality issues that could arise.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural and engineering documents, as well as ACI, ASTM, AASHTO and DOT Standards.
• Responsible for all Material Certification submittals for customers as requested.
• Responsible for design and submission of concrete mix design and their implementation at batch plants.
• Responsible for the day to day Quality Control operations which includes the supervision and training of quality control technicians.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of test results and correspondence.
• Job requires extensive knowledge of ready-mix concrete aggregates, cement, SCM’s and chemical admixtures.
• Ability to analyze concrete performance issues.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, batch plant operations, drivers and QC personnel.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, swings, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Must have the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years ready mix concrete quality control experience.

 

 Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence. Ability to fluently speak and write the English language.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with Command Alkon programs preferred.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ACI level 1 certification is required.
• ACI Strength Testing Technician preferred.
• Driver’s License and clean driving record

 

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Class B CDL not required but helpful.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently, organizes files and work well.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe behaviors and conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently wo