Technical Services Intern

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates a division of Zachry stands on a rich tradition of creativity stability innovation and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitols employees are the heart of our success we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training education and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters Together We Can Do Great Things This Is More Than a Job

Position Overview

The Technical Services Intern works alongside the Technical Services team to support product testing data analysis laboratory activities and customer technical support. This position provides hands-on experience with cement concrete and aggregate materials while introducing the intern to the role technical services plays in product performance and customer support.

The intern will gain practical experience preparing and testing mortar cubes concrete mixes and aggregate materials analyzing and documenting test results and assisting experienced technical professionals with customer questions and technical concerns.

What Youll Do

• Learn and apply established testing methods procedures and equipment under the guidance of Technical Services staff.
• Assist with preparing cement concrete mortar and aggregate materials for laboratory testing.
• Assist with mortar cube preparation concrete mixes and aggregate material testing.
• Perform laboratory tests under the guidance of experienced Technical Services personnel.
• Collect organize document and assist with analyzing laboratory and product testing data.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of laboratory testing test results and related technical documentation.
• Support Technical Services staff in responding to customer inquiries and technical questions.
• Assist with researching and troubleshooting product performance or other technical concerns raised by customers.
• Learn how laboratory testing and technical data are used to evaluate product performance and support customer needs.
• Participate in technical projects involving cement concrete aggregates and other construction materials.
• Work collaboratively with Technical Services Quality Sales Operations and other team members to support product and customer needs.
• Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment in a safe clean and organized condition.
• Follow all Company and plant safety policies rules and procedures as well as applicable MSHA regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job good attendance is required.

What Youll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow testing procedures and document results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in understanding material and product performance.
• Strong organizational planning and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Technical Services personnel customers and other team members.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately collect organize and maintain testing and technical data.
• Ability to manage assigned responsibilities with appropriate independence and accountability.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new testing methods materials equipment and technical concepts.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Materials Science Chemistry Civil Engineering or a related scientific technical or engineering field.
• Previous laboratory construction materials concrete cement aggregate or technical experience is helpful but not required.
• Previous coursework or experience involving material testing concrete cement or laboratory procedures is preferred but not required.

Other Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with an interest in laboratory and materials testing equipment.
• Interest in cement concrete aggregates materials science or the construction materials industry.
• Interest in applying technical knowledge to product performance and customer needs.
• Ability and willingness to work in laboratory production and field environments as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely around active production operations.
• Commitment to following all Company safety policies procedures and applicable MSHA regulations.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address directly to Capitol employees or to Capitols resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitols recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitols Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.

Required Experience:

Intern