Quality Control Technician - Aggregates

About Us

Peaskie Minerals is a premier supplier of domestically sourced proppants and silica flour to the West Central Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.

Please note this is NOT a camp position. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to commute.

Purpose

The Quality Control Technician performs a variety of duties associated with the testing of the different sand products being produced at the Opal facility. This position performs a variety of tests related to the sizing and material characteristics. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the safe and timely testing of sand to maintain the highest quality of sand product possible. The Quality Control Technician will receive daily direction from the Quality Control Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Lab Duties & Responsibilities

· Collect samples to meet API and ASTM standards from the plant, pit and piles

· Complete Sieve, color and proppant testing as per API and ASTM standards

· Complete testing with the Laser Diffraction machine on Silica Flour samples

· Complete data entry of test results and send to all appropriate parties

· Clean and maintain all lab equipment

· General housekeeping in the lab

· Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all issues or matters requiring his/her attention

· Work all assigned shifts from scheduled start time to scheduled end time

· Participate in all required Company meetings

· Other duties as assigned

Teamwork

· Participate as vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organizations which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required

· Promote a team approach and maintain a dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather innovative ideas

· Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives

Customer Service

· Approach all encounters in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

· Project a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, positive attitude that encourages customer confidence and reflects a professional image.

· Solutions-focused when approached with concerns from the general public or suggestions to co-workers.

Risk Management, Health & Safety

· It is the responsibility of the Company employees to take care to ensure their own safety and the safety of others, to know and follow all safety and health instructions, rules, regulations, and safe work procedures and to report any unsafe or substandard condition or act as soon as possible to the employer

· Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that the operations are performed with the utmost regard for the health and safety of all personnel, and for promoting proper attitudes towards safety and health in themselves and in those they supervise

· Hazard Assessment and Risk Assessment for the Opal Facility is contained in the Health and Safety Manual – Hazard Assessments

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

Education & Training:

· Possess a high school diploma or GED

· Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License

· Geotechnical technology diploma would be considered an asset

Experience:

· Previous field experience in mine driving would be considered an asset

· Previous experience in a construction setting working around heavy equipment would be considered an asset

We Offer

· Competitive wages

·Overtime after 8 hours per day AND for all hours worked if called in on a scheduled day off

· Annual boot allowance

· Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)

· Night shift premiums

· Health Care Spending Account

· Opportunities for growth within the company

Pre-Employment Screening

· Drug and Alcohol testing

· Audiometry

· Criminal Record Check

· Clean/Acceptable Driver Abstract

· Class 5 Drivers License

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.51 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person