Field Quality Control Inspector

Borcherdt Concrete Products Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Quality Control Inspector to ensure high standards in concrete products. This exciting role involves conducting inspections at various construction sites across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. Ideal candidates are problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality in every project, where your contributions will directly impact the success of construction initiatives and the satisfaction of clients. If you are ready to take on this challenge, your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education focused on civil or similar discipline required.
• Experience in quality assurance or construction field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field quality control inspections and maintain quality processes.
• Report quality deficiencies and support corrective actions.
• Travel to various construction sites for inspections.

Skills

Quality Control Inspections

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and DTI Standards

Field Testing of Construction Materials

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

About Us

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

The Field Quality Control Inspector is responsible to work collaboratively with field services, ensuring all product meets job specific specifications throughout the site installation process. This position will travel to various construction job sites throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia conducting inspections, ensuring common, consistent quality control processes and procedures are followed and documented. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver who is comfortable with hands-on work and thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field quality control inspections including initial and final inspections (visual, dimensional and document)
• Maintain and adhere to field/site quality processes and procedures
• Identify and report any quality control deficiencies, ensuring immediate corrective action
• Initiate and participate in quality investigations to support corrective actions and failure analysis
• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia based on project needs
• Coordinate and conduct field testing of construction materials
• Modify and implement procedures which maintain high product quality as needed
• Continuously update and maintain quality control records
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Post secondary education with a focus within civil, or a similar discipline
• Prior experience in a quality assurance environment and/or within the construction field
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and DTI Standards

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
• Willingness to travel to project construction sites as required

Cultural Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management