Quality Control Technician

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Quality Control Technician

**Requisition ID**:8999**Location**:Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 2P6**Pay Type**:Hourly**WHO IS LAFARGE?**
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

**WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?**
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

**Overview**
- The Quality Control Technician’s goal is to ensure the final quality of concrete products, ensuring the highest customer satisfaction for the products. Areas of responsibility include quality control activities such as testing of raw materials, calibration of devices, performing pre-pour and post-pour inspections, and the control of concrete mix designs.**Responsibilities**:
- Quality control through the active testing of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
Responsible for the testing, evaluation and preparation of the any required mix design types
Routinely inspect plant operation and product quality as per specification requirements
Read and interpret shop drawings and engineered details
Provide accurate and timely reports
Maintain and develop strong working relationship with plant staff, customers and/or representatives
Perform precise plant and laboratory sampling and testing services on construction materials to determine suitability of materials
Interpret calculations, specifications, tolerances, standards, etc.
Reject defective work and material to ensure quality of product
Communicate both orally and in writing on the findings of tests results and analysis
Provide detailed daily test reports of inspection results, and keeps record organized and well maintained
Performs additional quality control duties as assigned
- Safety and Environment-
- Adhere to all company safety and environmental practices and policies - training provided
Enforce safety on the work site (truckers, visitors, and plant crew)
Contribute toward the overall success of the safety program by following set rules procedures and practices
Identify and report workplace hazards and make positive suggestions for their elimination or control
Perform duties in the safest manner prescribed
Required PPE must be worn at all times
- Maintenance-
- Complete recommended routine maintenance and calibrations on the lab equipment
Responsible for updating and maintaining all equipment maintenance and calibration records

**Qualifications**:
- Civil Technology or Engineering is preferred or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Able to understand and work with QC lab equipment
Experience working in lab environment
PCI Level 1 and Level 2 Personnel Certifications would be an asset
Knowledge of MNL 116 and MNL 117 would be an asset
Ability to work evenings and weekends, which may include night shifts and overtime
Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required.
- Competencies:- Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot
Effective written and oral communication skills
Strong team player with a positive attitude and a self-starter
Ability to motivate and influence others, as well as following direction
Able to multi-task effectively and work in fast pace environment while being flexible
High level of time management and prioritization skills

**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 LAFARGE EXPERIENCE**
At Lafarge, 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 cultu