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The Lab Manager - Sapphire supervises and administers all waste-derived fuels laboratory activities, including quality control standards, technical review of candidate fuel streams, and facilitating laboratory compliance with the site operating permit. This position ensures the efficient operation of the waste-derived fuels laboratory through maintenance planning for laboratory equipment and analysis method validation. The position is required to remain available on a 24-hour basis to assist with the lab and processing issues.

Overview

Ash Grove Cement , a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cement to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

What youll be contributing

• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines (CRH safety 16 live Savings Rules) and participates in meetings.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of the waste-derived fuels laboratory.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall safety of the waste-derived fuels lab and conducts safety meetings for lab personnel regularly.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities to waste-derived fuels laboratory employees.
• Hires team members for staff for the waste-derived fuels laboratory.
• Schedules and maintains laboratory personnel coverage in the waste-derived fuels laboratory.
• Performs and manages the bi-annual employee badge monitoring program.
• Approves and performs payroll functions of all direct reports in the Ash Grove UltiPro/Kronos systems.
• Receives and escorts customers and intercompany visitors through the waste-derived fuels laboratory and communicates the process as needed.
• Trains new laboratory staff in all areas of the waste-derived fuels laboratory.
• Maintains personnel and training records for the waste-derived fuels laboratory and keeps them secure.
• Assists with scheduling the liquid and solid waste-derived fuels shipments when required.
• Performs necessary customer environmental audit questionnaires and keeps a current audit survey complete for site manager or customer service.
• Leads the ADEQ, MSHA, or other agency compliance inspections in the laboratory area and maintains compliance in this area.
• Leads and tracks the accuracy and efficiency aspects of the waste-derived fuels laboratory testing.
• Assists in the evaluation and approval of new potential waste-derived streams.
• Understands and implements the Ash Grove Cement Waste Analysis Plan/Feedstream Analysis Plan (WAP/FAP).
• Provides instruction on the analysis of profile samples using GC/MS-FID instrumentation for potential harmful organic compounds and generates reports for manager approval or rejection.
• Performs method validations and detection limit studies as required.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new laboratory equipment and maintains a 5 year Capex plan for the waste-derived fuels laboratory.
• Creates new, and keeps current, all waste-derived fuels laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or installation of all laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs the radioactive wipe tests on all waste-derived fuels laboratory sources and maintains records and distributes the findings to the appropriate people.
• Oversees the ordering and completion of laboratory PT studies and corrective actions associated with any deficiencies.
• Assists in the uploading and report generation from the waste-derived fuels laboratory databases for billing, scheduling of fuels, and annual reporting requirements.
• Prepares and distributes the quarterly QC report required by the Waste Analysis Plan and Feedstream Analysis Plan (WAP/FAP).
• Provides reports as requested by upper management.
• Submits necessary documents annually and maintains the state laboratory accreditation.
• Assists in keeping all laboratory supplies ordered and stocked.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year Bachelors degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field with a minimum of 25 chemistry credits.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a lab or related industry.
• Proficient in all functional areas of the laboratory with ability to operate instrumentation if required.
• Proficient in problem-solving and judgment.
• Ability to build and lead a team and work with contractors.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication.
• Extensive knowledge of chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of RCRA and MSHA training requirements; must maintain annually.
• Proficient in computer use, data storage, and report generation; proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to supervise waste-derived fuels laboratory personnel at the plant.

What to expect in a cement environment

Work in a shop environment and outdoors, with exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise. Safety guidelines and procedures must be followed. Potential exposure to high elevations up to 250 feet. Exposure to all weather conditions and vibration from operating mobile equipment.

Whats next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Mining and Manufacturing

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