Quality Control Technician, Aggregates

Job summary

Collect aggregate samples from various industrial sites and perform routine testing to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain accurate records of all testing activities.

Job details

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $67,640.00 – $85,680.00 Quality Control Technician - Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. What You’ll Be Doing Collect aggregate samples from pits, quarries, stockpiles, autosamplers, and production belts following standardized procedures. Travel regularly throughout Southern Alberta, including frequent trips from Calgary and through to Medicine Hat, to visit various aggregate pits along the way to support sampling and quality activities. A pool vehicle will be available for business-related travel. Conduct routine sampling and testing of materials to ensure product quality and compliance including sieve analysis, gradation checks, moisture content tests, and other aggregate-related tests. Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying quality issues and contributing to corrective actions. Collaborate with production and quality teams while maintaining accurate records, proper equipment calibration, and safe, organized work areas. What We Are Looking For Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred, with experience in aggregate, mining, and construction environments. Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured field and lab procedures. Comfortable performing physically demanding work and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience operating drones or holding a valid drone license is an asset. Valid Class 5 driver’s license. Work Environment Work performed in both laboratory and outdoor industrial settings. Frequent regional travel is required, including significant driving to aggregate pit locations throughout Southern Alberta. Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment. Role may involve standing, walking, operating testing tools or machinery, and lifting up to 50lbs as part of regular job duties. Use of personal protective equipment required. What We Offer Competitive base salary $67,640 - $81,170 Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

Collect aggregate samples from various industrial sites and perform routine testing to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain accurate records of all testing activities.

Requirements

A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field is preferred, along with experience in aggregate, mining, or construction environments. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor settings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Wellness program
• Pension plan
• Company matching contributions
• RRSP options
• Training and development
• Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aggregate sampling
• Sieve analysis
• Gradation checks
• Moisture content testing
• Quality control
• Troubleshooting
• Data recording
• Equipment calibration
• Analytical mindset
• Field procedures
• Laboratory procedures
• Drone operation
• Construction safety
• Test Tools
• Equipment Calibration
• Laboratory Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Civil Engineering
• Training And Development
• Machinery
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Sieve Analysis
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Team Oriented
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Quality Control Technician
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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