Quality Control Technician - Red Deer, Canada - Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we're committed to shaping a

greener,

smarter and

healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,

safety comes first,

collaboration matters and

diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually

make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the sampling and testing of ready mix concrete to ensure the final product meets required specifications.

The position also acts as a front line representative of Lafarge at various work sites and will be required to travel between locations in Central Alberta, plus assist customers with enquiries.

Responsibilities:

Health, Safety and Environment

Ensuring a safe workplace and maintain safety policies to ensure work is done safety and protection of the public.
Demonstrates a commitment to a safe work environment. Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts in a visible manner.
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Quality Control

Testing of concrete and aggregates to ensure product quality.
Monitoring pours and working with customers on site to ensure product meets required specifications.
Evaluating material properties for use in concrete production.
Troubleshooting problems on project sites and at plants, including field investigations.
Optimizing concrete production procedures.
Analyzing and designing concrete mix designs.
Researching and developing new concrete products.
Sales and promotion of Lafarge products to customers to maximize profitability.
Provide technical service to enhance our customers operations.
Resolve regular customer product problems.
Continual liaison with plant and suppliers to monitor product(s) and consult on quality.
Participate in resolution of long term product development and product problems.
Professionally and tactfully communicate through reports and letters on matters pertaining to product performance and customers.
Performs other operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Team player with a willingness to learn and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Selfstarter
Problem solver
Selfdisciplined, proactive
Good presentation skills
Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor work environments
Must be physically fit and able to work long hours as required
Able to perform a variety of tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Civil Engineering diploma or degree
Minimum 2 years industry experience preferred
Some experience in construction, manufacturing or similar environment an asset
Experience in readymix concrete an asset
May consider a combination of both education & experience
Will require a Class 5 Drivers License

_ 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._

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are

passionate, driven by

curiosity and keen to

grow,

learn, develop and

thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.