What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONCRETE QC FIELD TECHNICIAN position at Landrieu Concrete and Cement Industries?
Position Overview
We currently have an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Quality Control Technician to join our growing team. This position requires a detail oriented, customer service minded individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the highest level of quality control in the production of our ready-mix products at our plants and customer job sites under the direction of the Quality Control Manager.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):
- Test and monitor concrete at various plant and jobsites in to assure performance meets company, industry and customer standards and delivery goals.
- Perform ACI and/ or LA DOTD quality control tests on aggregate and concrete products, including but not limited to: Field testing (slump, air content, unit weight, yield, cylinders, etc.), gradations on production aggregates, and lab work (compression testing and scheduling). Mixes and test trial batches.
- Maintain lab area and lab equipment according to industry quality control standards.
- Observe and record placement, sampling and testing abnormalities.
- Working on construction sites and at ready-mixed concrete production facilities.
- Maintain strong communication with dispatch, sales and production personnel throughout the placement.
- Provide customer support onsite during the concrete placement.
- Inspecting concrete prior to delivery and at the project site for product conformance with project specifications.
- Sample and test plastic and hardened ready mixed concrete.
- Cast, cure and transport concrete specimens.
- Conduct on-site visual inspections of concrete being delivered.
- Assist delivery drivers at the plant and onsite.
- Assist production personnel at plant locations.
- Observe and record performance, sampling and test abnormalities.
- Follow all company safety regulations and policies at all times.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management employees.
Other Requirements:
- Currently or have the ability to obtain ACI & LADOT field technician certifications within 1 year. Current certifications strongly preferred.
- Punctuality, attendance, and dependability is essential in this role.
- Problem solving and rapid decision-making abilities.
- Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Current, valid driver's license.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality control position.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- General knowledge of concrete mixes, its components, additives, and raw materials preferred.
- Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions including area, volume, unit weight, and total weight computations.
- Ability to accurately understand, analyze, and interpret information.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to accept and follow direction as provided by managers and ask questions when needed.
- Able and willing to work varying shifts including early mornings, late afternoons, and weekends.