Laboratory Technician, Tijeras, NM

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High school or equivalent.
• Two years’ industrial experience, or related education.
• Writing and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in a lab environment preferred.
• Two years’ cement plant experience preferred. 

What you will do:

Performs analysis on specific materials being produced and takes proper actions in making adjustments to obtain the designated specifications in order to maintain the production of high-quality cement.

• Samples, prepares and performs chemical and environmental analyses of raw materials, fuels, process, and final products.
• Performs tests in accordance to ASTM, AASHTO and internal SOPs.
• Ensures chemical analyses are in compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and internal standards.
• Evaluates sample results and determines any appropriate corrective actions
• Back up to Physical Tester and Raw Mix Lab by performing specified duties when required.
• Calibrates, verifies and maintains all laboratory equipment, both analytical and physical
• Passes CCRL (Cement & Concrete Research Laboratories) samples to make sure cement is being tested properly for customer specifications.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Runs studies to determine/develop new techniques to use during potential equipment failure as back-ups.
• Ensure quality of work performed, participate in 5S and continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.
• Ability to utilize SAP to write work orders and purchase orders.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because: 

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family! 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer  GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters