Asphalt Technician

Lafarge Africa Plc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asphalt Quality Control Technician to enhance operational performance in the Calgary market. This seasonal role is perfect for civil engineering students eager to apply their knowledge in a practical setting. You will be responsible for ensuring quality control throughout the asphalt production process while collaborating closely with various teams to meet customer expectations. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and innovation, and take the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the future of infrastructure in North America.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in Engineering or relevant experience required.
• Technical knowledge of construction materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage asphalt quality control team and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support quality control objectives and maintain high product quality.
• Compile and enter quality control data for reporting.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction materials

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-discipline

Decision quality

Organized

Presentation skills

Action oriented

Flexible

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Engineering

C.E.T or equivalent

Job description

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Overview:

The Asphalt Quality Control Technician supports commercial excellence and operational performance for the Greater Calgary Asphalt market and will be required to design and submit completed designs that are compliant to City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation agencies. The HMA designs will be economical, and facilitate ease of placement for our customers. In addition, our quality control technician will be required to provide quality control checks throughout the production process. This will include but is not limited to making necessary plant adjustments to account for variability, monitoring production of raw resources, and ensuring correct binders are utilized to ensure compliance. The Quality control position will offer a high level of internal customer support and technical knowledge to operations, management, and with a high level of focus on our valued external customers. This is a seasonal position; Civil Engineer students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Safety:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
2. Reinforce the Lafarge safety standards and ensure 100% compliance at all sites.
3. Demonstrate leadership in safety through proactive employee engagement in daily operational tasks.

Operational Performance:

1. Daily management responsibility for the asphalt quality control team in the Calgary market.
2. Support Quality Control Supervisor to obtain necessary objectives.
3. Responsible for the collecting, compiling, and entering of quality control data.
4. Work closely with Asphalt team and Performance Group on KPI tracking and product line benchmarking.
5. Provide support to plant personnel to ensure delivery of the highest quality products.
6. Work closely with our internal supply team to ensure quality in our raw materials.
7. Understand customers' requirements and establish effective relationships based on quality products, services, and convenience.
8. Work with the operational teams to deliver the highest level of customer service.

Reporting:

1. Assist in preparation of mix optimization tracking data month over month to ensure maximum recycle percentages and to minimize HMA production costs.
2. Assist in the preparation of monthly production activity reports and provide accurate month-end reports in a concise and timely manner.

Relationships with Others’ Jobs:

1. Responsible for the Quality Control personnel.
2. Responsible for the communications with plant operations.
3. Close interaction with Quality personnel.
4. Close interaction with Sales personnel.
5. Close interaction with After Sales Support.

Qualification Profile:

Education and Work Experience:

1. Post secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Engineering, C.E.T or equivalent.
2. Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Technical knowledge of construction materials.
2. Self-discipline.
3. Flexible.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.
5. Technical learning.
6. Decision quality.
7. Learning on the fly.
8. Standing alone.
9. Action oriented.
10. Organized.
11. Presentation skills.
12. Dealing with paradox.
13. Self-development.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE:
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.