Quality Engineer
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Job Description
About Us
Following a significant expansion the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its readymix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009 making it one of the largest readymix players in the Atlantic Region operating the largest pump fleet in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying readymix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968and the Moncton region since 2004using a large fleet of modern concrete mixer trucks.
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer will create optimize and monitor concrete mix designs for a variety of readymix products. This position is responsible for working collaboratively to guide and support various operational departments within all ReadyMix locations throughout the Maritime provinces. The Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure common consistent quality control procedures across our readymix plants as well as to assist in reinforcing a culture where quality is a primary focus. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with handson leadership skills who thrives in a fastpaced multiproject environment.
Responsibilities
- Design monitor troubleshoot and optimize concrete mixes for all Atlantic readymix plants including specialty mixes
- Evaluate current and potential material suppliers for product performance and compliance with standards
- Review technical specifications for prebid scope review
- Prepare submittal packages and ensure compliance with job specifications
- Coordinate with customers and government bodies for technological advances alternative methods and continuous improvement models for the department
- Travel throughout the Maritimes to provide supervision support and training to internal and external customers
- Manage and continuously improve the overall Quality Program for all plants according to CSA and Industry Standards
- Planning and coordinating field / plant and laboratory testing of construction materials including those produced at our Sand & Gravel operations
- Develop repair procedures for defective product which permanently restores appearance durability and structural capacity
- Modify or implement procedures which maintain high product quality
- Additional duties as assigned
Technical Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in civil or a similar discipline
- Academic or industry exposure to concrete mix design / materials engineering
- Professional Engineering designation or an Engineer in Training with P.Eng eligibility
- Supervisory experience in the concrete industry would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of CSA ASTM and relevant provincial transportation standards and specifications
- Obtain and maintain relevant concrete testing certifications (ACI CSA etc. as needed based on project/business requirements
Business Requirements
- Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Desire to work well in a fastpaced deadlinedriven and customerfocused environment
- Willingness to travel between plants as well as to project construction sites as required
- Must be adaptable to overtime where required to meet project / production deadlines
Cultural Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines including various levels of management
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group OSCO Concrete offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educational bursaries to children of employees health & wellness programming celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
