Quality Engineer Intern

Titan America; Roanoke (VA); Híbrido; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Titan America’s Roanoke Cement Plant in Troutville, VA, is seeking a Quality Control Lab Intern to assist the Quality Department with cement and raw material testing to ASTM standards. The role reports to the Quality Manager and offers hands-on exposure to laboratory operations.

Key duties include data analysis, daily testing, and assistance with SPC-related projects and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates in chemical engineering or materials science

Formación

• Pursuing or holding a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with automated laboratory equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe workplace in accordance with policies and MSHA requirements.
• Perform chemical and physical testing in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Assist Process Control Technicians with daily assignments.
• Test water samples as required by the Virginia DEQ permit.
• Collect material samples required for quality control testing.
• Analyze test data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Test specialty masonry products during production for color consistency.
• Inspect laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Educación

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Related field

Herramientas

LDMS

Laboratory equipment familiarity

XRD instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Titan America has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Intern in the Quality Department at the Roanoke Cement Plant location in Troutville, VA. This position will report to the Quality Manager and will be responsible for testing cement and raw materials to meet ASTM standards (American Standards for Testing Materials).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace in accordance with company policies, site-specific procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Perform chemical and physical testing in accordance with applicable ASTM standards.
• Assist Process Control Technicians with daily assignments.
• Test water samples as required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permit.
• Collect material samples required for quality control testing.
• Analyze chemical and physical test data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Test specialty masonry products during production to verify color consistency.
• Inspect laboratory equipment regularly, troubleshoot issues, perform routine maintenance, and recommend improvements.

Special Projects:

• Help develop and refine statistical process control (SPC) capabilities using the new LDMS.
• Assist with developing maintenance logs in the new LDMS.
• Conduct a raw mill belt-cut study to evaluate variation in standard deviations between raw mills.
• Organize the laboratory by updating manuals and safety data sheets (SDS) and inventorying spare parts.
• Learn TOC/DSC analysis and develop TOC programs for kiln feed, raw mix, and raw materials.
• Develop XRD analysis standards for limestone additions in cement.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate pursuing or holding a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and sound judgment to anticipate issues and recommend solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects.
• Results-oriented attitude and commitment to achieving goals.
• Familiarity with automated laboratory equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and adapt to change.