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Quality Engineer

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package
Health and dental coverage
Life insurance

About the role

About Us

Following a significant expansion, the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its ready-mix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009, making it one of the largest ready-mix players in the Atlantic Region, operating the largest pump fleet, in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying ready-mix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968 and the Moncton region since 2004 using a large fleet of modern, concrete mixer trucks.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will create, optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of ready-mix products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various operational departments within all Ready-Mix locations throughout the Maritime provinces. The Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure common, consistent quality control procedures across our ready-mix plants, as well as to assist in reinforcing a culture where quality is a primary focus. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, monitor, troubleshoot and optimize concrete mixes for all Atlantic ready-mix plants including specialty mixes
  • Evaluate current and potential material suppliers for product performance and compliance with standards
  • Review technical specifications for pre-bid scope review
  • Prepare submittal packages and ensure compliance with job specifications
  • Coordinate with customers and government bodies for technological advances, alternative methods and continuous improvement models for the department
  • Travel throughout the Maritimes to provide supervision, support and training to internal and external customers
  • Manage and continuously improve the overall Quality Program for all plants according to CSA and Industry Standards
  • Planning and coordinating field / plant and laboratory testing of construction materials including those produced at our Sand & Gravel operations
  • Develop repair procedures for defective product which permanently restores appearance, durability and structural capacity
  • Modify or implement procedures which maintain high product quality
  • Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in civil, or a similar discipline
  • Academic or industry exposure to concrete mix design / materials engineering
  • Professional Engineering designation or an Engineer in Training with P.Eng eligibility
  • Supervisory experience in the concrete industry would be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and relevant provincial transportation standards and specifications
  • Obtain and maintain relevant concrete testing certifications (ACI, CSA, etc.) as needed based on project/business requirements

Business Requirements

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
  • Willingness to travel between plants as well as to project construction sites as required
  • Must be adaptable to overtime where required to meet project / production deadlines

Cultural Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Concrete offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel , Concrete , Construction and Corporate . Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

About OSCO Construction Group

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The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.

STEEL: • Ocean Steel & Construction • Ocean Steel Corporation

REBAR: • Ocean Steel Rebar Limited • AllStar Rebar Nova Scotia

PRECAST CONCRETE: • Strescon Limited • PreCon Precast Limited

CONSTRUCTION: • FCC Construction • Marque Construction • Kennebec Construction

READY-MIX CONCRETE: • OSCO Concrete

AGGREGATES: • OSCO Aggregates