Plant QC Lab Technician

Plant Quality Control Lab Technician

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services.

Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

We are currently searching for a Plant Quality Control Lab Technician to join our Baton Rouge Plant talented team of employees!

Quality control technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates lab equipment and instruments
• Tests samples of products for conformity and standards
• Visually inspects for quality control
• Prepares and submits QC reports
• Performs general housekeeping and maintenance tasks to ensure clean and safe lab and warehouse
• Experience in devising and reviewing plans, documents, and specifications
• Assesses daily job tasks for potential quality and safety concerns
• Communicates deficiencies with the plant manager and crew and works towards a solution
• Participate in TAR meetings

Qualifications:

• 1 year of Construction or Quality Control experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 years of Construction Material testing experience
• Associate degree in construction major or related major

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat & humidity
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push or pull up to 70 lbs.
• Helps maintain clean and orderly job site
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must observe and abide all Barriere safety regulations

What CRH Offers You:

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH:

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability