Coal Quality Control Technician

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High school education or higher with emphasis on science.
• Ability / willingness to do physical work in all weather conditions while collecting coal samples.
• Two years’ experience working in lab environment preferred but not required.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Basic computer skills
• Writing and communication skills
• Logic and critical thinking
• Decision making
• Results driven 

16-Hour MSHA Surface Certification Required

Candidates must complete a 16-hour MSHA surface certification to be eligible to work on a federal mine site. If selected, training is provided at no cost, but please note that it is unpaid.

Position Details:

• Starting Pay: $22/hour through a staffing agency
• Path to Direct Hire: After a successful probationary period (minimum several months), candidates may be eligible to transition to direct employment with GCC
• Direct Hire Pay: $27.00/hour

What you will do:

Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator the Coal Quality Control Technician performs tests on the mined coal to assure conformance to GCC Energy and customer defined standards.
 

• Collect coal samples from the surface processing operations as defined in the coal sampling procedure document.
• Conduct coal sampling procedures in strict accordance with the coal sampling procedure document.
• Advise Operations Coordinator of unusual test results or results that don't meet specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned areas, perform daily workplace inspections, and adhere to GCC policies.
• Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, lockout/tagout policy, confined space, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment and disposal process for lubricants, paints/solvents, and other environmentally sensitive materials.
• Calibrates, verifies, and maintains all laboratory equipment, both analytical and physical
• Perform tests in accordance to ASTM, and internal SOPs
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ensure work performed meets department standards, participate in continuous improvement system, observe, and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Ensure Roll Crusher, Pulverizer, and Swing Arm Sampler are maintained in good working order at all times.
• Work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet mine needs. 

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.

Salary : $22 - $27