Quality Control Lead - Transloading

About the role

This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing the sampling and testing of sand and proppant products at the North Branch processing facility to ensure compliance with API and ISO-13503-2 quality standards. The Quality Control Lead maintains the quality control laboratory, trains and develops technicians on standard operating procedures, and promotes a strong culture of safety for personnel and equipment. This role ensures all products meet or exceed industry specifications while supporting the maintenance of laboratory processes, equipment, and testing practices. The position also collaborates with departments such as procurement, accounting, and human resources to support efficient lab operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, which includes training employees in standard procedures, safety policies and company policies
• Maintain processes and equipment and interact with other functional areas such as procurement and accounting to maintain the lab
• Communicate with management and customers
• Predict, plan and interact with operations to strategically target production goals that align with quality standards
• Perform additional testing and tasks including: sample gathering, analysis of sand/proppants, air quality sampling and monitoring, data entry and analysis
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
• Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety concerns
• Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures
• Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials, etc.
• Proppant testing experience preferred