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Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an excellent opportunity for a Concrete Quality Control Technician for its Virginia Ready-Mix division, located in Richmond, VA. This hourly position reports directly to the Quality Manager.  The primary functions of this position are to ensure high quality ready-mix product and provide industry related technical assessments. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production and procedures for the region
• Observe job site testing and perform comparative testing with independent testing agencies
• Communicate with customers, testing laboratories, and dispatch and plant supervisors regarding mix utilization and admixture dosage rates
• Perform plant inspections of our facilities and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with project specifications, VDOT, Federal specifications and Titan America's QA guidelines
• Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems if they occur
• Monitor test report data and plant records to help determine specification compliance in accordance with project, Federal and State specifications
• Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI and VDOT testing procedures and evaluations
• Supports Sales and Production departments in resolving quality-based customer queries and complaints
• Participates in the analysis of customer claims and supports the investigation of the causes linked to process or production conditions
• May serve as a back up plant operator; responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete

Required Skills:

• VDOT Plant, ACI Field Testing, Aggregate, and Lab Technician Certifications preferred or able to obtain within the first six months of hire  

• Minimum one year experience in Ready Mix Concrete, quality control, or related industry

• S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate in Windows, Excel, Adobe, and MS Office. Knowledge of other software programs and computer functionality a plus
• Excellent data entry skills and ability to multi-task under pressure

Working Environment

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Job requires the following motions:  climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain, and exposure to extremes of heat or cold weather
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical, and drug screen
• Travel between sites as needed

Titan America LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401K, paid vacation and holidays).

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Interested, qualified applicants please submit resume online at www.titanamerica.com