Asphalt Specialist

Job Overview

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. This position provides QC field support and guidance to sales, operations and other company personnel. Responsibilities include interacting with contractors, communicating with the plant and lab support team, providing recommendations on quality concerns, preparing quality reports, and serving as a technical resource for the department.

• Generates mix designs for aggregates (AGG), asphalt (HMA) and/or ready mix concrete (RMC). Conducts analysis of customer and job specifications.
• Oversees special, high‑visibility, or large projects such as the use of new cement, troubleshoots problems with jobs and specifications.
• Trains QC department personnel in proper testing procedures within the lab and in the field to optimize team efforts and efficient performance.
• Reviews, monitors, and maintains the test results of the data and adjusts blends when required.
• Inspects, samples, and conducts routine and special laboratory testing on construction materials (AGG, HMA, RMC) in conformance with appropriate standard test methods.
• Prepares submittals for the various products.
• Tests and reviews material qualities for conformance following ASTM and appropriate DOT procedures to meet Vulcan's performance standards. Performs tests to insure quality of products during production, shipping, and municates test results to supervisors, plant personnel and plant site QC. Insures proper documentation of results in the QC database.
• Prepares statistical summary quality reports on VMC product lines.
• Performs troubleshooting of field and jobsite problems. Visually inspects material sources, stockpiles, and truck loads at Aggregate plants, RMC batch plants, and HMA plant sites.
• Conducts testing and assists in plant calibrations to ensure product quality.
• Verifies outside construction materials testing laboratory results and maintains accurate, timely records of test data, product quality, and defective materials.
• Assists and trains QC technicians.
• Keeps abreast of professional and technical developments in order to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge needed for superior job performance and to help improve operational efficiency.
• Answers customer questions about product selection, application, and troubleshooting.
• Works with other technical support staff to provide a high level of customer service.

High School diploma or its equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or a related field is preferred.

Five (5) years of construction materials testing experience in construction materials, including aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix concrete, is preferred.

• Individual must possess superior working knowledge of at least one product line and be skilled in all product lines.
• Individual must be skilled in basic ASTM, AASHTO, and state DOT testing procedures applicable to our complete product line.
• Person must be knowledgeable in product‑related specifications and finished products. Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to perform material testing in an orderly, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with plant production personnel, plant managers, sales personnel, customers, and agency representatives.
• Ability to problem‑solve, make decisions within level of authority, and work independently.
• Skills in general statistical analysis, math and engineering concepts are preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.

• Communication:
  Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Customer Service:
  Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long‑term relationships.
• Planning and…