Quality Control Technician (Stony Creek Quarry / Carson, VA)

About the role

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure that aggregate products are produced in full conformance with applicable specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This position performs laboratory and field testing of aggregate materials produced at quarry and processing operations, monitors production quality, and provides technical support to plant personnel and management.

Responsibilities

• Performs aggregate testing in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, state DOT, and company quality control standards.
• Collects representative samples from stockpiles, conveyors, processing equipment, haul trucks, railcars, and customer locations to evaluate product compliance.
• Conducts laboratory and field testing including gradation analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, absorption, fractured faces, flat and elongated particles, Los Angeles Abrasion, Micro-Deval, soundness, sand equivalent, and other required aggregate quality tests.
• Monitors production processes and product quality throughout crushing, screening, washing, and stockpiling operations to ensure specification compliance.
• Performs routine inspections of stockpiles and material handling practices to identify and prevent contamination, segregation, and product degradation.
• Maintains quality control test schedules and performs daily testing of production materials to verify compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Investigates quality-related concerns and customer complaints by evaluating test data, production records, plant conditions, and field performance; identifies root causes and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides technical guidance and support to plant managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and production personnel regarding quality standards, product specifications, and material performance.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of testing activities, certifications, calibration logs, inspections, corrective actions, and quality reports in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operates quarry and plant equipment, including but not limited to front-end loaders, haul trucks, excavators, skid steers, water trucks, dozers, or other assigned mobile equipment, to support production, stockpile management, material handling, housekeeping, and operational activities when quality control duties have been completed or business needs require additional operational support.

Requirements

• Current, valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Aggregate Technician certification(s) applicable to the operating region, or the ability to obtain required certifications within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to perform aggregate testing in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and company standards.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with customers, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to work up to 65 hours per week and on Saturdays as operational needs require.
• Ability to travel independently among quarry, plant, and customer locations on a regular basis.
• Ability to safely work around quarry operations, heavy equipment, crushing and screening plants, and elevated work areas.

Qualifications

Prior experience in aggregate production, quarry operations, mining, construction materials testing, or quality assurance is preferred. State DOT Aggregate Technician certification or equivalent industry certification is also preferred. Working knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and state transportation specifications relating to aggregates is desirable. Previous experience operating loaders, haul trucks, excavators, skid steers, water trucks, crushers, screens, or other aggregate production equipment is a plus. Experience working in quarry, mining, aggregate, or heavy construction environments is also preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required, with demonstrated mathematical competency. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position will also be considered. Associate degree or technical training in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Materials, Geology, Mining Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

The incumbent regularly works in quarry, processing plant, stockpile, and customer project environments and is subject to varying weather and temperature conditions. A portion of work is performed in a laboratory environment utilizing aggregate testing equipment, scales, ovens, sieves, and related instruments. Regular exposure to airborne dust, crushed stone, sand, and aggregate materials is expected in both field and plant settings. The incumbent routinely works around haul trucks, loaders, crushers, screens, conveyors, and other quarry equipment; strict adherence to all safety procedures is required.