This job expired on 17th November 2023
Asphalt Research and Development Technician
Applications are invited for the position of Research & Development Technician, to be based in the Asphalt Research and Development Laboratory, Belgard.
The person appointed will report to the Asphalt Technical Manager and will be required to fulfil a range of duties in a busy technical role.
Key areas of responsibility:
Testing of materials including aggregates, bitumen and additives
Asphalt mix design & optimisation
Testing of site cores
Optimising the use of Reclaimed Asphalt
Plant and Mix Review
Co-ordination of mix designs with Operations and Contracts teams
Asphalt Innovation and product development
Implementing Improvements
Compliance with national specifications and best practice.
Other duties as requested by the Asphalt Technical Manager.
· Assist with internal and external audits.
Keeping accurate records, updating database and maintaining QC equipment.
Conducting site visits to address complaints
Supervision of concrete pours
· Additional duties as required.
About the role
The following knowledge, skills, competencies are required for this role:
Team player with an ability to work on own initiative.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
An ability to operate to strict timelines/deadlines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Asphalt materials would be an advantage.
Laboratory experience is required
Full drivers’ licence
Third level qualification in Engineering, Science or related discipline would be an advantage
Desired criteria
- • Recent or in final year of relevant qualification/ course would be an advantage.
Roadstone
Roadstone’s nationwide business includes the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of construction products including ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles and agricultural lime. We also provide an asphalt contracting service for commercial, domestic and local authority road projects. Our business leaders include internally developed operational managers, highly qualified professionals and owner-entrepreneurs who join the organisation as a result of acquisitions. The sustained expansion of CRH as a group, since its foundation in 1970, has created a wide range of career opportunities for ambitious and talented people throughout the world. Our decentralised structure and entrepreneurial environment is particularly suited to attracting, motivating and retaining talented, committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified people.
Our company is committed to leadership and skills development at all levels of the organisation, encouraging and supporting the continuous professional development of its employees to achieve their potential. Our development philosophy involves leveraging challenging work assignments with targeted coaching and mentoring, augmented by formal training and education. Our Success is built on your Success Roadstone offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented, dedicated people. There’s no single type of person who succeeds in Roadstone. We are looking for people who have a passion for excellence and achieving results. You’ll need the ability to challenge and influence others, along with the capacity to adapt to new and different situations. The ability to build strong and effective relationships and to inspire and motivate others.