Quality Control Technician - Ottawa, Canada - R.W. Tomlinson Limited

R.W. Tomlinson Limited
R.W. Tomlinson Limited
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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Tomlinson Ready Mix is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure that ready mix concrete and services are supplied in compliance of CSA and OPSS standards.

The quality control technician will also assist sales, operations and maintenance staff with the implementation of concrete, safety and quality control best practices.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Focus:


  • Working with the Quality Control Team and sales staff to resolve field issues or quality concerns. Ensure good customer relations by means of effective communication and the ability to provide customer support and troubleshooting.
  • Attend job site meetings when required as a representative of Tomlinson Ready Mix.

Quality Control and Quality Assurance:


  • Performs and documents quality control tests in accordance with CSA, ACI and ASTM methods without direct supervision
  • Observes field conditions, plastic concrete properties and interpret compressive test results and recommend changes to mix designs.
  • Performs testing at the jobsite for slump, air, yield and casting concrete cylinders.
  • Sample raw materials for testing at internal and 3rd party labs
  • Assist in dispatching and batching operations at the various concrete production facilities
  • Guide and coach drivers regarding quality control of concrete
  • Provide Reports of field work observations in real time with Quality Control Team

Health and Safety:


  • Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner.
  • Obeys safety guidelines when on construction sites and Tomlinson properties
  • Ensure coworkers are working in a safe manner in accordance with Tomlinson Health and Safety procedures and policies.
  • Assist in the implementation of CoR certification

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Work Experience:


  • Concrete construction experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Relative materials testing experience required
  • 5+ years in the concreterelated construction industry

Knowledge & Skills:


  • ACI certification for concrete testing is required
  • Possess a general knowledge of construction, aggregate, concrete products and business opportunities
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutions
  • Must be timely with sharing information and provide the information people need to get things done and make decisions
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills to write and speak succinctly in a variety of settings and styles.


  • Bilingual

  • French and English are a strong asset for communication with Ready Mix Drivers and Customers
  • Must be a strong team player and gain the trust and support of peers and customers
  • Physically Fit with an ability to sample concrete and aggregates up to 23kg (50lbs)
  • Individually motivated to visit jobsites and plant locations to support the Quality Control of the Ready Mix Operation in a timely, economically efficient manner

TOMLINSON OFFERS:


  • Competitive wages
  • Bonus programs
  • Employer paid health and dental benefits
  • Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits program
  • Familyoriented team environment
  • Employee discounts and other rewards programs
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