Job ID: 445661

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Job Summary

Provides daily guidance to lab personnel in direct support of their duties and responsibilities. Performs analysis on cement and other materials utilized or created during the cement manufacturing process. Exposure to confidential information may have a competitive or patentable value to the company or its customers. Uses independent judgment in performing daily activities. Exposed to toxic and corrosive chemicals on a daily basis. Performs responsibilities independently with supervisory input from the Manager. Exercises direct supervision over all laboratory personnel at the plant.

Essential Functions

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  Performs regular and special chemical analysis on samples of any or all of the following: cement, clinker, coal, kiln dust, and other raw materials for process control
• Reviews results of chemical and physical tests performed and take necessary actions to adjust quality so as to meet established standards
• Supervises and evaluates the job performance of laboratory personnel including disciplinary action as needed
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities for plant laboratory employees
• Provides constant feedback on the production process to ensure desired product characteristics
• Conducts regular inspections of plant operations to determine probable causes of product quality fluctuations or to detect unusual conditions
• Formulates mixed calculations or performs special computations for laboratory control measures
• Makes chemical solutions for use in chemical analysis
• Retains and updates laboratory research data and documentation on the lab computer
• Prepares reports, graphs, and charts as requested by plant management
• Prepares and sends samples as required for compliance with wastewater treatment regulatory guidelines
• Performs various tests on similar samples at the plant
• Orders supplies needed for laboratory activities
• May check in chem-fuel loads if assigned by local plant management
• Develops and maintains XRF and other instrument calibrations with guidance from the Manager
• Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities
• Performs tasks related to job duties associated with waste-derived fuel activities as required
• Assigns and evaluates the work of all lab technicians with support from the Manager
• Prepares first-aid reports, orders supplies needed for first-aid, and ensures compliance with safety standards
• Remains available on a 24-hour basis to provide assistance on lab and processing problems

Education

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  Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Experience

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  1 year of experience in a manufacturing lab environment

Required Skills

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  Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Knowledge of theories, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to the fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics
• Familiarity with instrumentation analysis and wet chemical analysis
• Ability to use a computer to store data and generate reports

Physical Demands

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  Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Talking: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Hearing: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
• Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth, and color
• Driving Requirements (personal vehicle, and/or company vehicle)
• Machines or tools used: Computer, Telphone, Calculator, Power tools, and Forklift
• Driving Heavy Equipment
• Bending or Crouching
• Climbing Stairs and/or Ladders
• Walking over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting (25 lbs)
• Ability to Work at High Elevations (100 ft)

Working Environment

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  Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Wet/Humid
• Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke
• Equipment in Motion
• Safety Equipment/Clothing
• Noise Level
• Poor Lighting Conditions
• Exposure to Jarring and Vibration

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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