SECON | QC TECH - SOUTHEAST

Colaska Inc.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Career advancement

Professional education

Job summary

Colaska Inc. in Alaska seeks a laboratory technician to assist with aggregate, concrete, and asphalt material testing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and customer specifications.

You will manage inventory, sampling, data entry, and reporting, contributing to quality control and process improvements. The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with lab equipment, and the ability to handle large datasets.

Qualifications

• Experience with concrete and aggregate QC testing.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and QC procedures.
• Ability to work with large data sets and produce reports.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in measurements and record-keeping.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
• Ability to work with computers and specialized software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect samples and follow test procedures for aggregate and asphalt materials.
• Read and understand basic specs for construction materials.
• Identify actual and potential quality control problems.
• Inspect products for quality and take corrective action as needed.
• Keep lab organized and maintain certifications and qualifications.
• Ensure all QC activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Report accurate test results daily and on time.
• Review results to ensure conformity with product specs.

Skills

QC data analysis

Lab equipment operation

Data entry & analysis

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Computers & software

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Lab equipment

Testing equipment calibration

Job description

Secon is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Secon is based in Juneau, where the company provides construction materials commercially, with satellite offices in Sitka and Ketchikan. Secon constructs project large and small; be it highways, airports, rural roads or mining developments. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Assist with aggregate, concrete, and asphalt material testing to ensure adherence to federal, state, and/or customer specifications. Assist with laboratory inventory, QC sampling, frequency and schedule, data entry/reporting,

Main Responsibilities

• Safely collect samples for testing and follow test procedures in place for aggregate and asphalt materials.
• Read, understand, and have a good working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction / aggregate / concrete industry.
• Recognize actual and potential problems related to quality control operations.
• Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary.
• Keep lab in neat clean and professional order.
• Keep certifications, and qualifications up to date through seminars, meetings, testing, etc. as necessary.
• Ensure all quality control activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agencies, and acceptable working practices.
• Implement measures to improve quality control methods, equipment, performance, service, safety and quality of products.
• Ensure that accurate test results are reported daily and on time.
• Review and analyze test results to determine conformity with product specifications as required.

Skills

• Knowledge of concrete and aggregate quality control data preferred
• Experience with various concrete and aggregate lab equipment
• Ability to work with large volumes of numerical data
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to use computers and software
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test).
• Able to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail].