Quality Control Technician / Technologist

BURNCO LLC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable concrete company in Kelowna is looking for a Quality Control Technician/Technologist. This position involves testing concrete products, interacting with clients, and ensuring materials meet specifications. Candidates with a background in civil or mechanical engineering are preferred, but the company is open to developing less experienced individuals. Excellent communication skills and a valid BC Driver's License are required. Competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages $27-$32

Company 6% RRSP matching program

Comprehensive health benefits

Strong safety culture

Qualifications

• A valid BC Driver's License with a relatively clean driver's abstract.
• Capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Some weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct concrete quality control testing at various locations.
• Interact regularly with clients and operations personnel.
• Troubleshoot and recommend changes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Observe and report on placement and curing conditions.
• Review and enter concrete test results.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Well organized

Punctual and reliable

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Technical post-secondary education (civil, mechanical, or materials engineering)

Tools

Command Suite of products - QC / Series / Batch

Job description

BURNCO is on the hunt for a concrete Quality Control Technician / Technologist . Based in Kelowna, you will be responsible for quality control testing of concrete products supplied from our Kelowna, Penticton, and Vernon locations . The core function of this role will be QC testing, with the intention of development into a senior technical resource for our Okanagan based facilities. Preference will be given to candidates with related industry experience, but we understand the value of good people, and are open to developing less experienced individuals with the right attributes.

We offer great benefits and more :

• Competitive wages $27-$32
• Company 6% RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive health benefits
• A strong safety culture in a reputable, stable, and growing company

Responsibilities will commensurate with experience, and will include but are not limited to the following :

Concrete quality control testing (at BURNCO and Customer locations)

Regular interaction with clients, testing companies, and operations personnel

Troubleshoot / recommend changes ensuring materials are delivered within specifications (product adjustments)

Observation and reporting of placement, logistical, and curing conditions impeding product performance

Observation / audit of third-party testing procedures

Review and entry of test results

Preparation and execution of batch trials

Providing technical guidance to BURNCO personnel

Reporting / resolution of safety related concerns and non-compliant practices

Safely conduct all work in accordance with BURNCO policies

Requirements :

A valid BC Driver's License with a relatively clean driver's abstract

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Well organized, punctual, and reliable

Capable of working with minimal direct supervision

Some weekend work is required

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous concrete testing experience

Certification with CCIL / ACI for basic concrete testing procedures

Completion of technical post-secondary education (preference given to candidates with a background in civil, mechanical, or materials engineering with CET or EIT status)

Working knowledge of concrete products and raw materials

Experience with Command Suite of products - QC / Series / Batch

IMPORTANT : As a safety sensitive position, it is a condition of employment that selected candidate successfully pass comprehensive pre-employment testing that includes a Drug and Alcohol screen and Fitness to Work testing. Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any Cannabis derived products regardless of use frequency or purpose.