Cement Laboratory Technician - Mississauga, Canada - CRH Canada - Cement ON

CRH Canada - Cement ON
CRH Canada - Cement ON
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Mississauga, Canada

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Description
Job ID: 476510


Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.

We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.


Position Overview

  • Reporting to the Mississauga Cement Plant Lab Supervisor, the Cement Laboratory Technician is a developmental role consisting of activities to firstly maintain and develop the quality management program. Secondly, you will eventually participate in performing and reporting alternative fuels analysis. The incumbent will be a strong performer who can work in a dynamic industry and demonstrate problemsolving ability, while producing measurable results.
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Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

  • Understanding and commitment to CRH's Occupational Health and Safety policies
  • Assist in annual ISO recertification as well as ISO management programs
  • Develop and maintain quality management program to achieve consistent plant operation, consistent production, allowing cement quality specs to be met.
  • Maintain and select calibration standards required for instrumental analyses, including operational and general maintenance
  • Analyze samples to ensure they meet plant and regulatory specifications
  • Prepare and maintain standard solutions required for wet chemical analyses
  • Analyze quality metrics and identify issues and opportunities allowing continuous improvement
  • Generate accurate laboratory reports and statistical data
  • Interface with other functional groups to communicate quality objectives and results
  • Keep track of Laboratory consumables and maintain inventory levels
  • Participate in the CCRL proficiency testing programs
  • Participate and lead continuous improvement projects & trials
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Available to work rotational schedule including Saturdays

Qualifications
Education/Experience

  • Post-Secondary School Diploma, preferably Chemical Engineer or Chemist Degree Program
  • Registered member of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists is an asset
Knowledge/Skill Requirements

  • Perform all duties while abiding by safety policies and instructions provided
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes, including Titration & wet chemical methods, Gas Chromatography, XRF & XRD
  • Strong Analytical Laboratory skills
  • Good communication skills both written and oral
  • Proficient problemsolving abilities, organizational and time management skills
  • Must be able to work weekends and or Holidays for laboratory coverage
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical information to nontechnical staff and ability to teach others
  • Proven decisionmaking skills
Core Competencies

  • Safety Oriented
  • Capable of working in a team environment
  • Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, leadership skills and solid coaching skills
  • Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities
  • Innovative problem solver for technical problems
  • Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and handle rapid change
  • Capable of being a change agent and motivating others toward a vision of the future
  • Willingness to learn cement operation process, including cement chemistry, cement quality, milling operation, kiln operation, automation, safety and environmental regulations required

Physical Requirements


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


  • This position may require some lifting of objects no heavier than twenty pounds (20lbs.)
  • This is sedentary in nature but require periods of standing and walking

Work Environment

  • This position is lab based, dusty, includes some noise, and requires standing majority of time.
    What CRH Offers You
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage.

We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.

CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.
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