Quality Control & Performance Intern - Harrisburg, PA - Oldcastle

Job ID:  504036

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

 Position Overview 

The Quality Control & Performance Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of customer specification requirements in construction management as well as other lines of business. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Receive detailed understanding of the ready-mix concrete production processes. 

• Collect samples, prep, and test using laboratory apparatus and equipment to determine the sample characteristics 

• Learn Quality Control methods and reporting procedures. 

• Learn entire paving process and density control. 

• Learn how to conduct and test equipment calibrations. 

• Work to understand aggregate processing and quality conformance. 

• Assist with testing materials in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. 

• Identify and become familiar with various mix specifications requirements. 

• Test materials to determine specific requirements such as weight, gravity, temperature, thickness, and gradation of mix components. 

• Communicate with other technicians regarding mix specifications and test results. 

• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations. 

• Communicate and assist paving personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications. 

• Report and communicate test results ethically, adhering to Pennsy Supply Ethics Policy. 

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.  

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. 

• Perform general cleaning of work area.  

• Regular and timely attendance. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

 Education/Experience 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, construction management, or other industry related degree program. 

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.  

• Desired 3.0 GPA or better.  

• Knowledge of MSHA, and/or OSHA’s General Industry and Construction regulations. 

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word and Excel 

 Requirements  

• Mobility to attend various meetings and events at offsite locations.  

• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check 

• Ability to travel with a current driver’s license.    

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.