Field QC Technician – Aggregates (Travel)

Heidelberg Materials; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with company contribution

Training and career development

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a field-focused Aggregate Sampling Technician to join our quality team in the Southern Alberta region. You will collect samples from pits, quarries, and stockpiles, perform sieve analyses and moisture tests, and report results with meticulous records.

Role involves regular regional travel across Southern Alberta, driving a pool vehicle, and working outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience in aggregate, mining, and construction environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to follow structured field and lab procedures.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience operating drones or holding a valid drone license is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Work performed in both laboratory and outdoor industrial settings.
• Frequent regional travel is required, including significant driving to aggregate pit locations throughout Southern Alberta.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Role may involve standing, walking, operating testing tools or machinery, and lifting up to 50lbs as part of regular job duties.
• Use of personal protective equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Collect aggregate samples from pits, quarries, stockpiles, autosamplers, and production belts.
• Travel regularly throughout Southern Alberta, including frequent trips from Calgary to visit aggregate pits for sampling and quality activities.
• Conduct routine sampling and testing including sieve analysis, gradation checks, moisture content tests, and other aggregate-related tests.
• Support troubleshooting by identifying quality issues and contributing to corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams while maintaining accurate records, proper equipment calibration, and safe, organized work areas.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Drone operation

Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a field-focused Aggregate Sampling Technician to join our quality team in the Southern Alberta region. You will collect samples from pits, quarries, and stockpiles, perform sieve analyses and moisture tests, and report results with meticulous records.

Role involves regular regional travel across Southern Alberta, driving a pool vehicle, and working outdoors in varied weather.