Copiam Liquid Asphalt Quality Control Internship

Position Type: Internship

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Copiam Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description

This intern candidate will assist in all activities related to the QC function of the divisions quality plan, laboratory quality system plan, research and development, binder testing and certification, and other relevant QC duties to meet the needs of the liquid asphalt terminal operations. This position will report directly to the QC Binder Lab Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Works in a safe and effective manner, following Copiam Asphalt Solutions safety culture
• Responsibile for administrative duties, recordkeeping, and reporting in regards to the terminal QC binder plan.
• Learn to perform testing in accordance with respective State DOT specifications standards such as ASTM and AASHTO.
• Document test results in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion.
• Responsible for assisting in the calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment.
• Intern will Develop and maintain a technical working knowledge of all lab equipment and duties.
• Intern will maintain a working knowledge of all tests and product specification requirements and (on occassion) coordinate with other technical personnel to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Any other technical lab duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Asphalt or laboratory experience is a plus
• Intern should demonstrate good communication skills with ability to interact effectively with peers to manage reporting and product quality issues.
• Strong recordkeeping and organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to master lab equipment software.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and able to bend, stoop and kneel as needed.
• Able to enter confined spaces and wear proper PPE when required.
• Able to climb railcars and tanks.
• Requires working in office conditions, performing some clerical work, working periodically outside in a manufacturing plant environment, with and around operational process equipment in varying temperature zones for extended periods of time.
• Able to work around asphalt and other related chemicals on an ongoing basis.
• Able to lift 25lbs. repetitively as needed

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Quality Control Technician encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.