Quality Control Technician GEA

Overview:

Lafarge Canada has an immediate opportunity at our Edmonton Alberta Canada location for a Quality Control Technician to support our Ready Mix Concrete operations.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform quality control functions including testing of plastic and hardened concrete and testing of aggregates

• Field testing of concrete

• Controlling concrete quality at the plant and in the field

• Maintain and perform detailed records

• Maintain records of testing documentation

• Provide technical support to production staff

• Advise production staff if testing shows any deficiencies and develop action plans as required

• Test and verify production concrete product as batched or on site.

• Perform all necessary tasks related to testing and quality assurance.

 

Maintenance

• Complete recommended routine maintenance and calibrations on the lab equipment

• Responsible for updating and maintaining all equipment maintenance and calibration records

Qualifications

• A graduate from college or university with a 2 year degree (Associate Degree) in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) is preferred

• CCIL or ACI Certification is an asset

• Must have proven ability to be self-motivated and be able to work with limited supervision

• Must have ability to acquire skills to perform job description

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Valid Alberta driver’s license

• Must be able to work at varying start times which will include nights and weekends

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

• Must have good organization and planning skills with the ability to multi-task

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude

• Must project professionalism with both customers and co-workers

 

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Strong team player with a positive attitude and is a self starter 

• Ability to motivate and influence others, as well as following direction

• Able to multi-task effectively and work in fast pace environment while being flexible

• High level of time management and prioritization skills

 

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.