Plant Lab Operator (Laboratory Technician)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join Russell Standard and work at the intersection of road preservation and asphalt science. From asphalt emulsions to specialty products, we create quality materials to solve almost any problem, as well as preserve existing roads with a range of treatments. This contributes to the building of safe, durable, and cost-effective roadways for communities across the US. In turn, these quality infrastructures help to connect goods and services with those who need them.

Our products are great. But as a company, we know we are only as good as our people. Join our team and help move our communities and country forward.

Summary

The primary purpose of a Plant Lab Operator is product analysis, data collection, and performing the tasks necessary for the day-to-day operations at the Plant including the production of products.

Primary Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs daily quality control testing
• Conducts analysis of aggregate samples
• Performs lab production and testing of asphalt emulsions and cutbacks, and evaluates asphalt mix design
• Ensure compliance with job, agency, or state specifications with routine asphalt testing
• Performs data collection and reporting to meet job and agency specifications
• Maintains an organized and clean lab
• Follows all safety policies and practices
• All other duties as assigned

Secondary Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Opens and closes valves for product transfers
• Performs general preventative maintenance of pump and valve systems
• Operates equipment
• Inspects tanks periodically
• Troubleshoots mechanics of plant systems
• Weighs trucks, pre- and post-loading
• Loads emulsion trucks
• General Labor

Skills and Education

Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Solid math and reading skills, and the ability to understand technical manuals
• Well established organizational skills with strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focused attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

• Associate’s degree or higher (ex. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering, etc.)
• Experience in and a strong knowledge of asphalt and aggregate specifications
• Certification in asphalt and aggregates
• Experience in asphalt quality control or as a Certified Aggregate Technician

Job Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment with production and sales personnel, as well as the ability to work independently without close supervision
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift, up to 60 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
• Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer, copier, fax, phone and other similar office equipment
• Ability to operate laboratory specific technology and equipment

Work Environment

This position requires most of its responsibilities be performed in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant laboratory. Work conditions may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Russell Standard is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conduct and civil responsibility. The company does not discriminate in hiring, training, or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Russell Standard intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other offenses that might interfere with work performance.

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors and/or management as deemed appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made (as appropriate to the position and company capabilities) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.