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Quality Control Technician

  • Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • AB, Canada

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Experience
1-2 years of experience working in the concrete, construction, or related industry.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Quality Control Technician
RM Mobile

About Us

Big projects. Real impact. A team that has your back. RM Mobile, a division of RMC Group of Companies, delivers on-site concrete production and delivery for large-scale builds across Western Canada, from remote wind farms to cutting-edge data centres to critical dams and bridges. We're currently hiring for a major project right here in Sturgeon County, giving you the chance to work on a high-profile build close to home. Every job brings new challenges and the chance to grow your skills alongside experienced professionals who take pride in doing it right and doing it safely. Ready to be part of something bigger?

RM Mobile Offers

  • Competitive wages and vacation time
  • Full scope benefits package including health, dental, and disability
  • Opportunities to travel for work
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Project based bonus(es)
  • Flexible work rotations
  • Travel allowance/LOA for out-of-town work
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • Opportunities for training and professional development

Position Overview

At RM Mobile, Quality Control Technicians will support a major project in Sturgeon County. This position is primarily responsible for testing concrete at the mobile batch plant as well as on site to ensure the concrete meets client and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Complete concrete quality tests such as temperature, air, and slump.
  • Monitor pours and work with customers to ensure concrete meets specifications
  • Evaluate material properties for use in concrete production.
  • Communicate with project and site managers regarding concrete specifications, making recommendations to improve product quality as needed.
  • Optimize concrete mixtures by adding appropriate admixtures and products.
  • Provide technical knowledge, service, and support to customers.
  • Liaise with plant staff, batcher, customers, and suppliers regarding product quality.
  • Champion safety by participating in all safe work practices/procedures, wearing PPE, attending safety meetings, completing FLHAs and other safety record keeping, etc.
  • Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

  • Reliable transportation, valid class 5 driver’s license, and clean drivers abstract.
  • Must be capable of completing physical tasks of up to 50lbs in weight.
  • 1-2 years of experience working in the concrete, construction, or related industry.
  • Civil engineering technology diploma or related education is preferred.
  • Preferred experience with materials testing of concrete, asphalt, soil, etc.

Key Attributes

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Safety conscious attitude.
  • Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Hours of Work

Hours of work will vary based on project requirements, typically 8–12-hour shifts, and can include a combination of day shift, afternoon shift or night shift.

Work Environment

  • Outdoor work in varying Alberta weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
  • Work at active construction and project sites alongside heavy equipment and mixer trucks.

Physical Demands

The position is physical in nature and requires bending, crawling, crouching, and standing for long periods of time. Materials are heavy and cumbersome. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.

RMC Group of Companies wants all their employees to be valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We are committed to building a solid environment that supports inclusivity and diversity. This means we will not discriminate against anyone regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship or any other aspect which makes someone unique.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for testing concrete at mobile batch plants and construction sites to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. They will also monitor pours, optimize concrete mixtures, and communicate product quality status to project managers and customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in the concrete or construction industry and possess a valid class 5 driver's license. A civil engineering technology diploma or related education is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

  • Concrete testing
  • Quality control
  • Material properties evaluation
  • Technical support
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Data recording
  • Admixture optimization

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Vacation time
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Travel opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Project based bonus
  • Flexible work rotations
  • Travel allowance
  • Boot allowance
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • Professional development

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Concrete
  • Quality Control
  • Construction
  • Batch Plant
  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Testing
  • Safety
  • PPE
  • FLHA
  • Admixtures
  • Slump testing
  • Air testing
  • Temperature testing
  • Heavy equipment
  • Mixer trucks
  • Sturgeon County
  • Alberta

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