Asphalt Specialist

About the role

This position is responsible for providing QC field support and guidance to sales, operations and other company personnel. Interacts with contractors and communicates back to the plant and lab support team. Provides recommendations to address quality concerns. Provides quality reports with little or no direction. Individual may represent Company at various industry and pre-job meetings. Serves as a technical resource for the department, field operations personnel, sales personnel and outside contractors and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Generates mix designs for aggregates (AGG), asphalt (HMA) and/or ready mix concrete (RMC).
• Conducts analysis of customer and job specifications.
• Oversees special, high visibility, or large projects such as the use of new cement, etc.
• Trains QC department personnel in proper testing procedures within the lab and in the field to optimize team efforts and efficient performance.
• Reviews, monitors, and maintains the test results of the data and adjusts blends when required.
• Inspects, samples, and conducts routine and special laboratory testing on construction materials (AGG, HMA, RMC) in conformance with appropriate standard test methods.
• Prepares submittals for the various products.
• Tests and reviews material qualities for conformance following ASTM and appropriate DOT procedures in order to meet Vulcan's performance standards for quality products.
• Performs tests to insure quality of products during production, shipping, and at jobsites.
• Communicates test results to supervisors, plant personnel and plant site QC.
• Insures proper documentation of results in the QC database.
• Prepares statistical summary quality reports on VMC product lines.
• Performs troubleshooting of field and jobsite problems.
• Person will visually inspect material sources, stockpiles, and truck loads at Aggregate plants, RMC batch plants, and HMA plant sites.
• Conducts testing and assists in plant calibrations to ensure product quality.
• Verifies outside construction materials testing laboratory results and maintains accurate, timely records of test data, product quality, and defective materials.
• Assists and trains QC technicians.
• Keeps abreast of professional and technical developments in order to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge needed for superior job performance and to help improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or its equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years of construction materials testing experience in construction materials to include aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix concrete is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Superior working knowledge of at least one product line and skilled in all product lines. Skilled in basic ASTM, AASHTO, and state DOT testing procedures applicable to our complete product line. Knowledgeable in product related specifications and finished products. Good math and computer skills. Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner. Strong verbal communications skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, sales personnel, customers, and agency representatives. Ability to problem solve, make decisions within level of authority, and work independently. Skills in general statistical analysis, math and engineering concepts are preferred. Ability to travel as needed. Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.

Skills

• Education: High School diploma or its equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years of construction materials testing experience in construction materials to include aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix concrete is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Superior working knowledge of at least one product line and skilled in all product lines. Skilled in basic ASTM, AASHTO, and state DOT testing procedures applicable to our complete product line. Knowledgeable in product related specifications and finished products. Good math and computer skills. Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner. Strong verbal communications skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, sales personnel, customers, and agency representatives. Ability to problem solve, make decisions within level of authority, and work independently. Skills in general statistical analysis, math and engineering concepts are preferred. Ability to travel as needed. Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.

Benefits

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $104,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.