Laboratory Technician - Cement Manufacturing

at  gcc

EDUCATION:

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ industrial experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Two years’ experience working in a lab environment preferred.
• Two years’ cement plant experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

WHO WE ARE:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

Performs analysis on specific materials being produced and takes proper actions in making adjustments to obtain the designated specifications in order to maintain the production of high-quality cement.

• Samples, prepares and performs chemical and environmental analyses of raw materials, fuels, process, and final products.
• Performs tests in accordance to ASTM, AASHTO and internal SOPs.
• Ensures chemical analyses are in compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and internal standards.
• Evaluates sample results and determines any appropriate corrective actions
• Back up to Physical Tester and Raw Mix Lab by performing specified duties when required.
• Calibrates, verifies and maintains all laboratory equipment, both analytical and physical
• Passes CCRL (Cement & Concrete Research Laboratories) samples to make sure cement is being tested properly for customer specifications.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Runs studies to determine/develop new techniques to use during potential equipment failure as back-ups.
• Ensure quality of work performed, participate in 5S and continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.
• Ability to utilize SAP to write work orders and purchase orders.