Senior Materials Supervisor - Team Lead
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Location: Burlington, ON L7L 0A1
Description:
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is seeking a Senior Materials Supervisor - Team Lead to join our Eastern Canada Materials Testing group based out of our Burlington, Ontario office. Join our team of specialists who provide materials testing and quality assurance as an integral component to design, and ensure projects are built with the safest and most sustainable materials. We provide materials testing and quality assurance services on some of the biggest projects in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills / Qualifications
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Wood is seeking a Senior Materials Supervisor - Team Lead to join our Eastern Canada Materials Testing group based out of our Burlington, Ontario office. Join our team of specialists who provide materials testing and quality assurance as an integral component to design, and ensure projects are built with the safest and most sustainable materials. We provide materials testing and quality assurance services on some of the biggest projects in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of Materials Technical staff performing field and laboratory tests
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the asphalt/concrete/aggregate laboratory and field operations
- Responsible for lab safety, lab CCIL certification, MTO correlation programs, preparing for lab audits, maintaining quality control and ensuring timely execution of lab and field tests
- Assist with management and supervision of Wood's CCIL certified Burlington materials testing laboratory
- Assist with administration of annual MTO and CCIL correlation and proficiency testing programs
- Ensure compliance with field and laboratory Health & Safety program
- Ensure compliance with national Quality program
- Weekly utilization forecasting
- Scheduling and coordinating the activities of material technical staff, assessing resources and allocating work to meet priorities and workload
- Coordinate resources and staffing to complete large, multidisciplinary proposals and deliver projects
- Arrange for equipment maintenance, calibrations and new purchases as required
- Train and mentor field and laboratory staff, and tracking of training records
- Coordinate preparation, review and distribution of laboratory and field testing reports to ensure standards of quality and accuracy are met
- Liaise with Wood's geotechnical staff, clients and stakeholders
- Perform lab and field tests as required
- Manage and deliver high quality projects safely, on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client
Skills / Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Technology (with commensurate work experience) or related discipline
- Current registration or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario or with OACETT
- Minimum of five years in experience in construction QA/QC testing and inspection
- Minimum of three years' experience supervising a CCIL Category 1 or 2 concrete laboratory and Type D aggregate laboratory
- Minimum of three years' experience supervising a CCIL Asphalt Laboratory (Type A, D & E)
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task with the ability to make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience
- Experience with Ontario Ministry of Transportation laboratory testing protocols.
- Experience in Concrete and Asphalt Mix Design reviews will be an asset
- Experience directing and managing staff
- Must have sound knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and inspection
- Customer focused orientation
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift maximum 50 pounds
- Able to periodically work overtime to accommodate workload.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel
- Familiar with Quality Management Systems
- Strong written, verbal communication and people management skills
- Experience in writing technical reports, business development and client relations
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving experience
- Willing to work overtime, if required
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.