Quality Control Technician

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Quality Control Technician

Requisition ID: 8999

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 2P6

Pay Type: Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

The Quality Control Technician’s goal is to ensure the final quality of concrete products, ensuring the highest customer satisfaction for the products. Areas of responsibility include quality control activities such as testing of raw materials, calibration of devices, performing pre-pour and post-pour inspections, and the control of concrete mix designs.

Responsibilities:

• Quality control through the active testing of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Responsible for the testing, evaluation and preparation of the any required mix design types
• Routinely inspect plant operation and product quality as per specification requirements
• Read and interpret shop drawings and engineered details
• Provide accurate and timely reports
• Maintain and develop strong working relationship with plant staff, customers and/or representatives
• Perform precise plant and laboratory sampling and testing services on construction materials to determine suitability of materials
• Interpret calculations, specifications, tolerances, standards, etc.
• Reject defective work and material to ensure quality of product
• Communicate both orally and in writing on the findings of tests results and analysis
• Provide detailed daily test reports of inspection results, and keeps record organized and well maintained
• Performs additional quality control duties as assigned
  
  
  

Safety and Environment

• Adhere to all company safety and environmental practices and policies – training provided
• Enforce safety on the work site (truckers, visitors, and plant crew)
• Contribute toward the overall success of the safety program by following set rules procedures and practices
• Identify and report workplace hazards and make positive suggestions for their elimination or control
• Perform duties in the safest manner prescribed
• Required PPE must be worn at all times
  
  
  

Maintenance

• Complete recommended routine maintenance and calibrations on the lab equipment
• Responsible for updating and maintaining all equipment maintenance and calibration records
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Civil Technology or Engineering is preferred or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Computer Proficiency: QC Software and MS Office applications, especially MS Excel
• Able to understand and work with QC lab equipment
• Experience working in lab environment
• PCI Level 1 and Level 2 Personnel Certifications would be an asset
• Knowledge of MNL 116 and MNL 117 would be an asset
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, which may include night shifts and overtime
• Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required.
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and a self-starter
• Ability to motivate and influence others, as well as following direction
• Able to multi-task effectively and work in fast pace environment while being flexible
• High level of time management and prioritization skills
  
  
  

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing 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.