Petrographer II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform petrographic examination of concrete (ASTM C856) and aggregate for concrete (ASTM C295). Examine specimens to gather compositional, conditional or quality-related data from construction related materials through the use of stereomicroscope, polarized-light microscope, reflected-light microscope, or scanning electron microscope;
• Perform air-void system analysis of concrete materials (ASTM C457). Interpret observations of data examined through microscope;
• Perform point-count analysis of rocks, minerals, concrete and other construction materials through the use of various microscopes;
• Prepare reports and proposals, as directed by project manager;
• Conduct searches for vendors, equipment, papers and publications in scientific journals;
• Plan and schedule testing and prepare samples under the guidance of senior staff;
• Develop and sustain cooperative business relationships with colleagues;
• Assist in developing leads with current and potential clients, communicate leads to management and assist with the client follow-up as directed by manager;
• Demonstrate awareness of employee safety by performing duties in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines;
• Maintains high ethical standards by using sound judgment that benefits both CTLGroup and its clients.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in geology, material science, civil engineering, or related scientific field;
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of concrete petrographer experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree;
• Experience with scanning electron microscopy.

Physical and Travel Demands:

• Work is performed in an office/laboratory environment with exposure to prolonged sitting, standing and use of computer;
• Prolonged use of microscopes where leaning, close vision and ability to visibly detect physical changes in material is required (focus and concentration);
• Required to lift, carry, push, pull, move and twist with up to10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally;
• Must be able to use a hammer to crush concrete samples;
• Ability to climb stairs (2 stories) or use heavy freight elevator daily and walk short distances up to 30 feet frequently;
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary;
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• This job description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job. Additional responsibilities and elements of the description may be added, changed or deleted by management at any time in writing or verbally.

CTLGroup provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.