QA/QC Laboratory Intern
Subsidiary: Pennsylvania
IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
IA Construction, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
IA Construction is seeking a QA/QC Intern for our asphalt and aggregate laboratory.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for efficient bituminous asphalt testing, asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix and specific gravity of compacted mix.
- Be engaged in and actively participate in safety huddles
- Aggregate material testing, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, Sodium / Magnesium Loss, and crush counts
- Inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specifications, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently
- Bituminous mix design development, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications
Education
Must be enrolled in a relevant educational program.
Skills
- Computer, fax, printer, and copier experience
- Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers, management and customers
- Safety conscience and safety oriented
- Some mechanical and maintenance skills
- Basic math skills
- Capable of learning to navigate several types of software programs
- Able to comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures
Physical Requirements
- Able to walk, stand, and sit for periods of time
- May work in various weather conditions
- Lifting, carrying items and climbing stairs will be required.
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Erie