Quality Control & Laboratory Technician

Quality Control & Laboratory Technician

JOB SUMMARY         

SKILL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LEARNED DISCIPLINES, SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS

EFFORT

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Reviews the work products of others to ensure compliance with specifications and guidelines
• Inspects, monitors and evaluates information and work-related conditions, (examples: materials qualifications and placement of aggregate, concrete, ect.), to determine compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Lifting and handling of heavy or large objects.

MENTAL DEMAND

• Plans and organizes own work schedule with Supervisor.  Prioritizes field sampling and testing work.  Coordinates sampling and testing with others, contractors, suppliers, supervisors, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Concrete & Block Manufacturing Plants, Quarry. varied conditions on construction sites

MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard office equipment
• Laboratory equipment
• Motor vehicle such as truck or van
• Hand tools such as hammers, shovels, etc.

WORKING HOURS

• 8 hours per day

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

LIASES INTERNALLY WITH:

Position/Title                                                 Nature of Contact

Other Departments                                        Giving/receiving information.

LIAISES EXTERNALLY WITH:

Suppliers                                           To ensure materials’ conformity to specifications

Sub-contractors                                  To ensure work conformity to specifications

Regulatory Agencies                            To ensure conformity to regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –:

1. To perform laboratory testing on concrete and blocks and concreting materials using (BS/EN-ASTM) standards as follows:
   1. Sampling and making of concrete specimens in house and on site.
   2. Sampling and testing of aggregates; coarse and fine.
   3. Moisture testing on aggregates.
   4. Compressive testing on concrete specimens based on testing regime.
   5. Proper labelling and storage of concrete and block specimens after de-molding.
   6. Completing and updating compressive strength folder on the computer.
   7. Completing and updating aggregate gradations on the computer.
   8. Maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of lab equipment, plant and environs.
   9. Proper filing and upkeep of files.
   10. Responsible for operating and maintaining different test equipment and instruments used for testing, is in keeping with industry standards.
   11. Responsible for writing reports and providing feedback to management.
   12. Responsible  for managing the data base by correctly entering test results associated with the tests conducted
   13. Responsible for management of the company’s lab, including overseeing the proper curing, storage and testing of the concrete specimens
   14. To assist with providing technical support to the concrete batch plant
   15. Assist in conducting random spot checks, perform slump checks on concrete mixer trucks during daily production.
   16. Inspection of concrete mixer trucks based on schedule.
   17. Monitoring of aggregate stockpiles ensuring that there is no contamination and that all aggregates are placed in the designated locations.
   18. To assist with the visiting of the Quarry as needed and when required for sampling and retrieving aggregates for testing at the quarry and other sites.