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Asphalt Technician
Requisition ID: 10610
**Location:**Calgary, AB, CA, T2B 0R5
Pay Type: Hourly
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description:
Overview:
The Asphalt Quality Control Technician supports commercial excellence and operational performance for the Greater Calgary Asphalt market and will be required to design and submit completed designs that are compliant to City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation agencies. The HMA designs will be economical, and facilitate ease of placement for our customers. In addition, our quality control technician will be required to provide quality control checks throughout the production process. This will include but is not limited to making necessary plant adjustments to account for variability, monitoring production of raw resources, and ensuring correct binders are utilized to ensure compliance. The Quality control position will offer a high level of internal customer support and technical knowledge to operations, management, and with a high level of focus on our valued external customers. This is a seasonnal position; Civil Engineer student is encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Safety
-
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
-
Reinforce the Lafarge safety standards and ensure 100% compliance at all sites
-
Demonstrate leadership in safety through proactive employee engagement in daily operational tasks
Operational Performance
-
Daily management responsibility for the asphalt quality control team in the Calgary market
-
Support Quality Control Supervisor to obtain necessary objectives
-
Responsible for the collecting, compiling, and entering of quality control data
-
Work closely with Asphalt team and Performance Group on KPI tracking and product line benchmarking
-
Provide support to plant personnel to ensure delivery of the highest quality products
-
Work closely with our internal supply team to ensure quality in our raw materials
Commercial Excellence
-
Understand customers requirements and establish effective relationships - based on quality products, services and convenience
-
Work with the operational teams to deliver the highest level of customer service
Reporting
-
Assist in preparation of mix optimization tracking data month over month to ensure maximum recycle percentages and to minimize HMA production costs.
-
Assist in the preparation of monthly production activity reports and provide accurate month end reports in a concise and timely manner
Relationships with Others’ Jobs:
-
Responsible for the Quality Control personnel
-
Responsible for the communications with plant operations
-
Close interaction with Quality personnel
-
Close interaction with Sales personnel
-
Close interaction with After Sales Support
Qualification Profile:
Education and Work Experience:
-
Post secondary degree or diploma, preferably in, Engineering, C.E.T or equivalent
-
Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge and Skills:
-
Strong communication skills
-
technical knowledge of construction materials
-
Self starter
-
Self discipline
-
Flexible
-
Strong interpersonal skills
-
Computer literate
-
Good negotiator (Win/Win)
Job-Specific Competency Profile (Lominger):
-
Technical Learning
-
Decision Quality
-
Learning on the Fly
-
Standing Alone
-
Action Oriented
-
Organized
-
Presentation Skills
-
Dealing with Paradox
-
Self-Development
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Click to view Company Benefits Overview
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca
About the role
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Search by Postal Code
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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
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Asphalt Technician
Requisition ID: 10610
**Location:**Calgary, AB, CA, T2B 0R5
Pay Type: Hourly
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description:
Overview:
The Asphalt Quality Control Technician supports commercial excellence and operational performance for the Greater Calgary Asphalt market and will be required to design and submit completed designs that are compliant to City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation agencies. The HMA designs will be economical, and facilitate ease of placement for our customers. In addition, our quality control technician will be required to provide quality control checks throughout the production process. This will include but is not limited to making necessary plant adjustments to account for variability, monitoring production of raw resources, and ensuring correct binders are utilized to ensure compliance. The Quality control position will offer a high level of internal customer support and technical knowledge to operations, management, and with a high level of focus on our valued external customers. This is a seasonnal position; Civil Engineer student is encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Safety
-
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
-
Reinforce the Lafarge safety standards and ensure 100% compliance at all sites
-
Demonstrate leadership in safety through proactive employee engagement in daily operational tasks
Operational Performance
-
Daily management responsibility for the asphalt quality control team in the Calgary market
-
Support Quality Control Supervisor to obtain necessary objectives
-
Responsible for the collecting, compiling, and entering of quality control data
-
Work closely with Asphalt team and Performance Group on KPI tracking and product line benchmarking
-
Provide support to plant personnel to ensure delivery of the highest quality products
-
Work closely with our internal supply team to ensure quality in our raw materials
Commercial Excellence
-
Understand customers requirements and establish effective relationships - based on quality products, services and convenience
-
Work with the operational teams to deliver the highest level of customer service
Reporting
-
Assist in preparation of mix optimization tracking data month over month to ensure maximum recycle percentages and to minimize HMA production costs.
-
Assist in the preparation of monthly production activity reports and provide accurate month end reports in a concise and timely manner
Relationships with Others’ Jobs:
-
Responsible for the Quality Control personnel
-
Responsible for the communications with plant operations
-
Close interaction with Quality personnel
-
Close interaction with Sales personnel
-
Close interaction with After Sales Support
Qualification Profile:
Education and Work Experience:
-
Post secondary degree or diploma, preferably in, Engineering, C.E.T or equivalent
-
Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge and Skills:
-
Strong communication skills
-
technical knowledge of construction materials
-
Self starter
-
Self discipline
-
Flexible
-
Strong interpersonal skills
-
Computer literate
-
Good negotiator (Win/Win)
Job-Specific Competency Profile (Lominger):
-
Technical Learning
-
Decision Quality
-
Learning on the Fly
-
Standing Alone
-
Action Oriented
-
Organized
-
Presentation Skills
-
Dealing with Paradox
-
Self-Development
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Click to view Company Benefits Overview
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca