Quality Control Lab Technician

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Quality Control Lab Technician
Requisition ID: 7393
Location:Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V5X 4N6
Pay Type: Hourly

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

• Minimum 2 year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to Accredited C.E.T, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in concrete, aggregate, or asphalt industries.
• Prior field experience in concrete testing desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Knowledge of CCIL Certifications, accreditations and procedures for concrete.
• Knowledge of CSA testing practices.
• Strong safety culture.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Independent and resourceful.

Rate of pay:

• $29.50

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing, background checks consisting of employment verification, education verification, and a criminal record check may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Results / Accountabilities:

• Responsible for concrete specimen samples for GVA through transport to durability testing.
• Reporting of results into data base and KPI trackers.
• Keeping CCIL and other certification logs up to date.
• Maintains the calibration and maintenance/servicing for all lab and field equipment and ensures records are up to date.
• Innovation/optimization trialing.
• Aggregate testing and control charting

• Quality control of ready-mix, through active testing of finished goods and its raw materials. Including all concrete durability tests as well as aggregate testing (grading, durability etc).
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining records and KPI performance inputting.
• Supports QA manager with mix performance, mix optimization, product solutions, through KPI’s.
• Promotes a positive safety culture; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work long hours – weekend work as needed.
• Able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting, and repetitive motions.
• This role requires someone who can work with autonomy in a lab setting.
• Supports with the preparation, batching, mixing and testing of concrete mix designs and cement/cementitious materials (strength, slump, durability, particle size etc), ensures all materials are adequately stocked.
• Transportation of cylinders as per CSA specifications.
• Tracking and reporting FLRA’s and Environmental checklists.
• Reporting of all safety and environmental incidents.
• Contributes to all lab-related non-technical tasks including housekeeping, organization, data entry, and lab maintenance projects.

Results / Accountabilities:

• Responsible for concrete specimen samples for GVA through transport to durability testing.
• Reporting of results into data base and KPI trackers.
• Keeping CCIL and other certification logs up to date.
• Maintains the calibration and maintenance/servicing for all lab and field equipment and ensures records are up to date.
• Innovation/optimization trialing.
• Aggregate testing and control charting.