Resource Recovery Quality Assurance Specialist

Keystone Cement Company; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturing firm in Bath is seeking a Resource Recovery Quality Assurance Specialist. The role involves monitoring lab operations for quality assurance, evaluating procedures, and maintaining databases. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Join a dedicated team focused on quality and community commitment.

Benefits

Health insurance with prescription coverage

Flexible spending account or Health savings account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) + 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily lab operations and ensure data accuracy.
• Evaluate QA/QC procedures and recommend actions when needed.
• Maintain QA/QC database for lab results.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports.
• Perform calibration checks on lab equipment.
• Generate quality control reports related to RR operations.
• Handle RR department billing coordination.
• Fill in for laboratory management when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform inspections.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational abilities

Team interaction

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with 24 credits in Chemistry

Job description

Keystone Cement Company, founded in 1926, manufactures quality Portland and masonry cement used in the construction of highways, bridges, and buildings. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services, and to be the supplier of choice in the construction industry.

Keystone is proud of its commitment to the environment and its relationship with the local community. Our employees are active citizens in the Lehigh Valley. As a company we are committed to building a better life for them and for our neighbors in the community.

Position Title

Resource Recovery Quality Assurance Specialist

About the Role

Keystone Cement Company is seeking a Resource Recovery (RR) Quality Assurance Specialist to support the RR laboratory by monitoring lab operations for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), evaluating QA/QC procedures, recommending corrective actions when problems are detected, and maintaining the QA/QC database.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily lab operations for quality assurance including reviewing sample data for accuracy, completeness, and acceptance. Review handwritten and computer-generated records for completeness and correct filing.
• Make on-site evaluations in reviewing QA/QC procedures. Verify that lab QC and analytical procedures are being followed; perform QA internal audits, prepare QC and sample data for transmission and entry into computer database. Use judgement to stop laboratory operations or sample testing when corrective action is needed. Also, make recommendations to management to ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken when a problem is detected.
• Maintain computer database containing all results generated for the lab on the following sample types: solvent, coal, and kiln feed. Maintain records of all incoming samples, track samples through processing and analysis, and then appropriately dispose of samples at conclusion.
• Prepare cyclic environmental reports required by facility permits and regulations. In this effort, work with laboratory and plant personnel to ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Perform monthly and quarterly calibration checks on supplemental lab equipment; perform airflow checks on ventilation hoods quarterly or when necessary; maintain records for calibration checks and equipment certifications. Track and maintain chemical reagents and standards received and used in the lab.
• Generation of weekly and daily reports related to RR ops and quality control.
• RR department billing. Responsible for coordination of A/P and A/R as is related to all waste fuel activities including transportation and disposal. Work/communicate with corporate accounting and sales staff to fulfill responsibilities. Prepare month end reports.
• Fill in for Fuels Laboratory Manager for laboratory oversight during absences.
• Fill in for any RR laboratory role for emergency coverage or training purposes only.
• Exhibit knowledge of and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Independently identify and correct safety hazards. Perform area inspections and accident investigations as required. Cooperate with all external inspectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or related science field, with 24 credits in Chemistry.
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• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities.
• Able to successfully interact in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physically able to use all laboratory equipment to perform required testing.
• Ability to perform visual inspections.
• Respirator use, as needed.
• Health insurance with prescription coverage
• Flexible spending account or Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Keystone Cement Company is an equal opportunity employer.