QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATOR

Knife River Northwest; Harrisburg (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Northwest in Harrisburg, OR seeks a Quality Control Coordinator to lead the Quality Control Team at our Prestress Plant. You will act as liaison between outside inspection personnel and the plant, ensuring PCI standards and plant quality standards are met.

The role requires hands-on management of QC staff, adherence to ASTM standards, and ability to train team members. Travel and overtime may be required to support field inspections and jobsite visits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in precast or prestressed concrete manufacturing.
• Experience in concrete materials testing or construction QC/inspection.
• PCI Quality Certification Level III or ability to obtain within 3 years.
• Ability to travel or work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in Windows and Office; familiarity with quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Control Team and schedule inspection coverage.
• Maintain PCI standards and DOT certifications.
• Organize, file, and maintain QC documents digitally.
• Liaise with outside vendors, inspectors and customers.
• Respond to field quality issues and support field repairs.
• Oversee Quality Lab, equipment, and ASTM compliance.
• Develop mix designs to meet specs.
• Lead safety practices and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Management

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

PCI Quality Certification Level III

ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician

Oregon DOT Quality Control Technician (QCT)

Oregon DOT Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT)

Tools

Piece Tracker

Stonemont

Kraft Match Cure

Command Alkon Dispatch

Smartsheets

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Coordinator at our Prestress Plant in Harrisburg, OR. The Quality Control Coordinator will lead the Harrisburg Quality Control Team and act as the liaison between outside inspection personnel/agencies and the Harrisburg Plant.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of technicians and ensure that project specifications, PCI standards, and Plant Quality Standards are followed and that the Plant's PCI and DOT certifications are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of the Quality Control Team including duty assignments and scheduling of personnel to ensure inspection & testing coverage for each day's scheduled production.
• Manages, directs, and reports to management/engineering all quality control program issues and maintains compliance with PCI standards.
• Organizes, files and maintains all quality control documents, programs and manuals digitally.
• Manages and can hold accountable/regulate and train other plant Team Members on Company Quality Control standards and processes.
• Manages Quality Lab, equipment, and processes and compliance with all applicable ASTM standards.
• Company liaison to all outside vendors, customers and agencies/inspectors associated with the QC program.
• Can respond to field quality issues and trouble shoot problems while maintaining customer loyalty and relationships, including jobsite visits and oversight of field repairs.
• Trained and capable of adjusting stress calculations.
• Proactively manage and resolve conflicts within the Quality Control team and with external stakeholders.
• Understands, manages, and can develop conventional and SCC mix designs to meet engineering and production requirements.
• Understands, communicates and demonstrates safety policies and practices. Is either an active member of the safety committee or is a safety program owner. Can conduct a morning huddle and present a safety topic in a safety toolbox meeting.
• Management reserves the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum (2) years of management experience in one or more of the following:
• o Precast concrete manufacturing
• o Prestressed concrete manufacturing
• o Concrete materials testing
• o Construction inspection
• o Construction quality control
• Holds or have the ability to get within 3 years and maintains all appropriate industry certifications which include, but are not limited to the following:
  • PCI- Quality Certification Level III
  • Applicable local, State, ACI, and Department of Transportation certifications
• A positive, proactive, professional personality and an approachable team player
• Superb time-management skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Must be able to efficiently and effectively multi-task and prioritize.
• Good math, record keeping and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to lift material samples of 75 lbs. approx. 10 to 15 times per day and on occasion more depending on duties required.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Windows/Office programs, Piece Tracker, Kraft Match Cure, Command Alkon Dispatch, and Stonemont.
• Must be willing to travel or work overtime when needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.
• Engineering and statistics background helpful, but not necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering and statistics background helpful, but not necessary.
• PCI Quality Control Technician certifications -I, II, & III
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• Current WAQTC Certifications
• Oregon DOT Quality Control Technician (QCT)
• Oregon DOT Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT)
• Oregon DOT Certified Strength Testing Technician (CSTT)
• Oregon DOT Concrete Control Technician (CCT)
• ICC Reinforced Concrete InspectorExperience with PieceTracker, Stonemont, Smartsheets or similar quality management software

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Concrete batching and production
• ASTM test methods
• Shop drawing interpretation
• Reinforcing steel inspections
• Prestressing operations
• PCI quality standards
• Manufacturing inspection processes
• Root cause problem solving
• Concrete Mix Design development and testing
• Management of Quality Team

This is a hands-on inspection and management position within an active prestressed concrete manufacturing environment. Candidates should be comfortable working at a desk in an office, in a test lab setting and throughout the production facility while interacting regularly with production crews, supervisors, engineers, auditors, and customers.

Why Knife River Prestress:

• Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a team and complete quality improvement initiatives while building long-term career with an industry leader
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Work - Help build products for critical infrastructure and advanced building in our communities
• Competitive Compensation: $32.93 - $37.95/hr DOE plus overtime & benefits
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence.

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you're looking for a stable career, hands-on work, growth opportunities, and a company that values its people, we'd love to meet you.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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