Asphalt Specialist - Coquitlam, BC

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES


* By delegation from the Engineering Specialist, Construction Services, the Asphalt Specialist has responsibility for providing effective and competent support to Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd.

in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.


* This is a position which will appeal to a self-motivated individual with a strong technical/practical background, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a solid work ethic, coupled with an interest in career growth and experience on BC MOTI Project.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES


* Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.


* Conduct Laboratory and field materials testing on Asphalt samples for Field Density, Marshall and Superpave testing, soil and aggregate materials to within CCIL certification for Asphalt and Aggregate.


* Conduct field and laboratory testing on materials and geotechnical projects for various clients throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.


* Conduct field materials sampling and testing on Asphalt materials and conduct laboratory testing and reporting for various Cities related to (MMCD Specification) and MOTI SS 502 Specification as required working with the Engineering Manager, Laboratory Supervisor and clients.


* Be proficient and able to train new technicians in various CSA and ASTM Materials Testing Standard and Procedures for Asphalt and aggregate materials testing.


* As Laboratory Supervisor, conduct and comple materials testing and certification as required.


* Provide Materials Testing Services and Inspection on site and in the laboratory as required.


* Responsible for maintaining work order and unit posting process along with the Laboratory Supervisor.


* Carrying out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: The Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures, Quality Management System, Compliance and Ethics Policies, Vision, Mission and Strategy, and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED


* The Asphalt Specialist reports to the Engineering Manager, Construction Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS


* Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering is preferred or, alternatively, equivalent technical experience.


* 5 to 10 years progressive experience in asphalt, soil, aggregate, geotechnical and overall materials testing.


* Certified to CCIL Aggregate and Asphalt Testing for Laboratory.


* Familiar with civil engineering construction QA/QC inspection and test standards and procedures to ASTM and CSA standards.


* ASTTBC Membership preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES


* Excellent customer service skills.


* Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format (Technical Memo’s for project need to be clear and legible).


* Excellent or...