Quality Control Lead - Transloading at The Andersons

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Logistics, Oil & GasIndustries

Requirements

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people
Verbal and Written Communication - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing clearly and concisely
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to [incomplete]

Responsibilities

Responsible for routine sampling and testing of proppants, as well as assuring personnel and equipment safety
Monitoring quality of work each technician is producing by ensuring all products meet or exceed industry specifications, and all testing procedures and practices are compliant with API and ISO-13503-2 standards
Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, which includes training employees in standard operating procedures, safety policies and company policies
Maintain processes and equipment, as well as interacting with other functional areas such as procurement, accounting and human resources to maintain the lab
Communicate with management and customers and maintain written or electronic records
Predict, plan, and interact with operations to strategically target production goals that align with quality standards
Provide periodic reports to management regarding product quality
Train others to perform sieve and turbidity analysis in accordance with approved methods and procedures, and step into complete duties when necessary
Train others to perform data entry and analysis as well as engage in those activities themselves while also setting a positive example for others to follow
Perform additional testing and tasks including microscope analysis of sand/proppants, stockpile moisture testing, air quality sampling and monitoring, assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety hazards
Work is supervised by the Office Supervisor and General Manager for adherence to instructions and established standards
This position is subject to other work as assigned by the Office Supervisor and General Manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Proppants TestingSamplingSieve AnalysisTurbidity AnalysisMicroscope AnalysisAPI StandardsISO-13503-2Quality ControlLab MaintenanceEmployee TrainingData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Quality Control Lead position?

The position is located at the Buffalo Grass terminal between Carlsbad and Hobbs, New Mexico.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and responsibilities are required for the Quality Control Lead role?

The role requires routine sampling and testing of proppants, monitoring technician work for compliance with API and ISO-13503-2 standards, training employees in procedures, performing sieve and turbidity analysis, microscope analysis, and troubleshooting operational issues.

What is the reporting structure for this position?

Work is supervised by the Office Supervisor and General Manager for adherence to instructions and established standards, and the position is subject to other work as assigned by them.

What competencies are important for success in this role?

Honesty and integrity are key competencies, with the ability to be truthful and seen as credible.