Secon | Qc Tech - Southeast

QC Tech - Southeast

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.

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.