Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for coordinating with Quality Control Administrators, the Quality Control Supervisor, the Quality Control Manager, Project Managers, the City of Ottawa, MTO-designated labs, and foremen on a daily basis to ensure correct aggregate samples are taken and delivered to the appropriate laboratory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Asphalt sampling, granular sampling and compaction testing.
• Coring of asphalt and concrete.
• Plastic concrete testing and delivery of samples.
• Set rolling patterns for the rolling train in the paving crews in order to achieve optimum asphalt compaction.
• Collect asphalt samples based on pre-determined tonnages. Samples may be delivered to R.W. Tomlinson,  Laboratories or designated MTO Lab. Results of these tests may be used in determining part of the pay factor.
• Conduct soil compaction testing and granular sampling. Soil compaction testing will be performed utilizing a nuclear densometer gauge
• Daily co-ordination of Quality Control activities.
• Communicate with Quality Control Administrators, Quality Control Manager, Project Managers and foremen on a daily basis to co-ordinate the day’s events.
• Daily meetings are held between Project Managers in order to communicate what work is to take place the following day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical college diploma in civil, construction or geotechnical engineering, or additional 4 years’ experience
• Concrete testing and nuclear densometer experience
• Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word programs

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A mixture of office and field conditions
• Must be physically fit
• Must valid driver’s license
• Exposure to all elements – summer heat, rain etc.
• Occasional overtime work is to be expected during nights and weekends.