Quality Control Technician - Evansville

Quality Control Technician - Evansville, IN (Construction)

J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc., a CRH Company, has been a leader in the asphalt paving and production industry in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky & Southern Illinois since opening its doors in 1940. Paving everything from recreational trails to scenic highways, using top-quality state-approved construction materials, J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. has made a name for itself in the region as a trusted provider of asphalt and paving construction services.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.

CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

The QC/QA Lab Tech is responsible for assisting the QC/QA Lab Manager in designing, organizing and implementing a quality product. This process includes but may not be limited to managing all activities related to the safe production of hot mix asphalt by maintaining a safe working environment and safe working practices in all plant operations.

• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and established safe practices. Report all unsafe conditions and actions to the QC/QA Lab Manager and/or QC/QA Manager.
• Work with the Production Team to meet customer needs and identify and develop new applications for existing products and developing new products.
• Perform sampling, processing and testing materials used in the production of Hot Mix Asphalt in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT, KYTC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FAA.
• Communicate with QC/QA Manager, Plant Operators, Field Superintendents, State Hwy. officials and Customer Engineering Representatives, as necessary, in a professional manner.
• Prepare and maintain Daily Progress Reports, QC Charts and testing records.
• Evaluate test results and communicate with QC/QA Lab Manager to assist with maintaining compliance with specifications, including mixture blend changes.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of lab testing equipment and document findings.
• Perform HMA mix designs.
• Select products for tests at specified states in production process, and test products for a variety of qualities.
• Maintain AMRL Accreditation for Mix Design Lab.
• Always put Safety first.
• Assist the QC/QA Lab Manager in designing, organizing and implementing a quality control operation.
• Perform Quality Control Testing of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and associated materials as assigned.
• Assist in the review of contract documents and assist the QC/QA Lab Manager in preparing the construction schedule.
• Identify problems, gather and analyze information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• regular and predictive attendance is an essential function of the job
• When duties and reasonability change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to change as a business necessary.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising vast judgment
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
• Ability to identify and appropriately mitigate risk associated with the pre-construction process
• Effective,…