Quality Control Professional Engineer; PE

Job Description

Who We Are:

Van Eaton Ready Mix is local, family-owned and operated, and has grown over the last 20 years into a state-of-the-art ready mix producer for projects throughout the state of Oklahoma and the region. Although Van Eaton Ready Mix now owns a fleet of over 80 concrete mixers and employs over 300 individuals, we remain committed to producing quality concrete products and offering personalized customer service.

Position will report daily to our plant in Norman, OK 73071

Our QC Engineer's primary objective is responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of construction materials used in ready mix concrete production. Your role will involve conducting thorough testing, analyzing results, and providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements.

• Material Testing:
  Perform and oversee comprehensive testing and analysis of various construction materials, including aggregates, cement, admixtures, and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), to assess their quality, suitability, and performance characteristics.
• Quality Assurance:
  Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols to ensure the consistent quality of raw materials and ready-mix concrete products. Monitor and evaluate material samples at different stages of production to identify any variations or potential issues.
• Compliance and Standards:
  Stay up to date with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations related to material testing and quality control. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international standards, such as ASTM, ACI, and relevant building codes.
• Testing Equipment and Procedures:
  Assist with management of calibration records for testing equipment, instruments, and tools. Develop and refine testing methodologies and procedures to optimize accuracy, efficiency, and safety in material testing processes.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, interpretations, and recommendations. Communicate test results and technical information to internal clients, including management, production teams, and customers, as necessary.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:
  Identify and resolve material-related issues, including variations in performance, non-compliance with specifications, or customer complaints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes, develop corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. Evaluate and recognize improper construction methods and help to educate customers and finishers on proper construction techniques to reduce jobsite failures. Work with customers to evaluate and resolve concrete issues that originate from problems in the construction process.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Continuously evaluate and improve material testing processes, methodologies, and quality control procedures. Seek opportunities for innovation and adoption of new technologies or techniques to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Collaborate with internal teams, such as production, quality control, and research and development, to ensure seamless integration of material testing activities. Foster effective communication channels with external clients, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in implementation of NRMCA accreditation and inspections of concrete plants and trucks.
• Review and PE stamp concrete mix designs or other reports for required projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, including aggregates, cement, and admixtures, and their properties.
• Proficiency in material testing techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ASTM, AASHTO and ACI and be able to learn new standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex data.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Attention to…