Job Description:

 

 

Job ID:  345263

 

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Summary:

Under general supervision and accordance with established policies and procedures, performs physical testing and chemical analysis on all types of cement. Performs other testing and related laboratory functions as needed and assures accurate record keeping and documentation of all test results.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Observes all applicable safety policies and regulations


• Performs physical/chemical tests in accordance with ASTM, CCRL, and other appropriate requirements.


• Performs analyses of raw materials and fuels.


• Maintains an adequate supply of all necessary materials.


• Ensures lab equipment and environment meets specifications and calibrates lab equipment to ASTM standards.


• Operates calibrates and performs minor repairs on laboratory and field testing equipment when necessary.


• Ensures Quality Control Manager is fully informed on all quality and deviation issues.


• Maintains accurate, thorough, and legible records of all test results and documentation associated with job duties.


• Understands and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all quality calculations. 


• Performs additional non-routine testing and other duties assigned by supervisor/ manager. 


• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas and sample areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, and similar information.  Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.


• Ability to perform necessary mathematical functions and calculations.


• Knowledge of and ability to comply with ASTM standards and testing procedures.


• Ability to understand and describe the purpose of all required testing.


• Knowledge and ability to perform measurement conversions, as well as an understanding of volume and area measurements. 


• Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by designated supervision or otherwise qualified individuals.


• Ability to accurately and effectively read gauges and dials and use a manometer, x-ray fluorescence analyzer, particle size analyzer, compression machine, mixer, and autoclave.


• Ability to use a computer for record-keeping and calculations.  Must be familiar with spreadsheet and word processing software.


• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift objects up to 80 pounds, and perform repetitive motions such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and bending.

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to chemicals, dust, noise, heat, and all weather conditions.

Special Requirements:

Education level preferred	Associates Degree in related field
Job-related formal training	1 – 2 years
Job-related work experience	2 – 4 years
Other requirements	Skills in basic applied mathematics and chemistry. Strong reading, comprehension, and documentation skills.

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Ash Grove Cement is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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