Technical Service Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Dufferin Aggregates - A CRH Company
Description
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Work Type: Internship
It is a great time to join the CRH Canada team CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.
We are building a world- class team. Make your mark
You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.
Dufferin Aggregates, a divison of CRH Canada is looking to hire
Dufferin Aggregates, A CRH Company are currently hiring Technical Service Coordinator (Lab) Summer Students for the 2024 construction season
Who we are
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Aggregate has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. With a network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks, Dufferin Concrete provides a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. And with 20 quarries, sand pits and distribution yards, Dufferin Aggregates has been the supplier of choice for the commercial, industrial, residential and civil engineering sector, supplying crushed stone, sand and gravel, recycled crushed concrete as well as recycled crushed asphalt across Southern Ontario.
We are a member of CRH plc, a global building materials company with a proud and successful history, a strong track record of performance and a clear commitment to safety and ethical business practices. The company employs over 90,000 people in 37 countries around the world.
Contract Length: 4 months (May 6, August 30, 2024)
Location: Etobicoke
The Technical Service Coordinator (Lab) Summer Student role is an introductory role consisting of activities to maintain the quality management system and in performing, coordinating, and reporting concrete testing. Reporting to the Supervisor of Technical Services, the Technical Services Coordinator will meet customer needs by maintaining a high level of product quality through the testing of concrete and its raw materials.
Responsibilities:
• Sampling and testing of concrete mixes and aggregate raw materials to ensure they meet plant and job site regulatory specifications as well as applicable standards.
• General concrete or aggregate lab duties to ensure efficient processing of samples.
• Maintaining, analyzing, and interpreting test data and record daily test results.
• Delivery and administration of value-added products to accommodate customer needs.
• Assist with job site quality investigations and analysis of concrete quality.
• Equipment operation and calibration, including preventive and general maintenance.
• Interface with other field technicians, Drivers, Lab Personnel, Plant Operators, Supervisors and Managers to communicate quality objectives and results.
• Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and regulations.
• May assist in contract specification reviews/mix design submissions to clients.
Requirements:
• Current enrollment in a College or University Engineering program.
• Basic knowledge of concrete and aggregate materials and testing.
• Willingness to work within a Plant/Field/Lab type environment with local daily travel as required.
• Good communication skills both written and oral with a keen sense of customer service.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with excellent problem-solving abilities, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and the flexibility to adjust to changing needs, priorities and work times.
• Capability to work in an outdoor environment, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, dust and noise.
• Must posses a valid G driver's license.
• Proficient in MS Office
CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada's diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.