Quality Technician Job at Colas
Subsidiary: Miller Paving Limited
Location: Halifax, NS
About Us:
The Miller Group is on a mission to build greatness, starting with our biggest asset, our people. We invest in employees by providing the tools and support they need to accomplish their professional goals and succeed in their roles to build a long, rewarding career with us. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and contribute to our success. Miller's proud reputation is based on improving the transportation infrastructure across the country by excelling in construction, technical & maintenance services and materials production since 1917.
Summary:
Cumberland Paving and Construction, a division of Miller Paving Limited is looking for candidates interested in joining a dynamic team to learn and build a career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. Our ideal candidate will have a strong initiative to perform routine inspection and testing of construction materials, both asphalt and aggregate in the field and laboratory, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The Technician will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.
As a Quality Control Technician, You Will:
- Conduct laboratory and field tests in compliance with prevailing standards and procedures
- Perform Field Quality Control Testing (Field and Lab sampling of Aggregate and Asphalt/Concrete)
- Examine the sample provided and write/advise any discrepancy on test and field reports
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by complying with all safety guidelines
- Ensure that measuring equipment is calibrated
- Participate in activities related to the quality system
- Assist in maintaining the lab
What You'll Bring:
- Post-secondary education focused on Civil Engineering or related technical field, an asset
- Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
- Technical knowledge of aggregate and asphalt quality
- CCIL Type C certification, CSA or ACI concrete testing and quarry experience are considered assets
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Capable of repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
- Excellent communications skills and ability to report results
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Effective team player
- Flexible with hours to meet business needs and willingness to work occasional weekends
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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