Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
06775 - Engineer Specialist Supervisor Materials
Suffolk, VA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $120K/yrVirginia Department of Transportation is responsible for overseeing the asphalt program within the Hampton Roads District Materials Division. The Engineer Specialist Supervisor Materials plays a critical role in supervising technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and overseeing asphalt quality assurance processes.
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Responsibilities
Provide supervision, coordination, and technical assistance to Engineering Technicians in inspection, production, handling, testing, and placing Central Mix and Open-Graded Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, and plant documentation. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program area through coordinating and supervising activities of subordinate staff
Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive. Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals. Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected. Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations
Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects
Maintain minor and major equipment inventories. Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment. Ensure appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transportation
Plan and coordinate inspection of materials placement techniques, testing, and equipment at project site. Train or assist field staff on proper testing procedures and preparation of samples for materials testing. Review documented test results, compare with plans and specifications, and advise of substandard performance results
Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices
Supervise laboratory testing on materials samples collected from plants and project sites. Review documented test results. Compare with specifications and advise of substandard performance results. Ensure equipment calibration, lab personnel training, and lab accreditation
Perform additional tasks as directed by supervisor, to the required level of accuracy and quality
Plan and coordinate inspection and sampling of materials production at plant. Review statistical sampling and analysis reports for distribution. Review mix designs based on current performance data and field performance. Keep supervisor informed of plant performance and maintain updated quality assurance and quality control plans for plants
Maintain automated and written reports and project records for activities performed in assigned program area. Records are maintained in compliance with agency standards
Maintain automated and written reports and project records for materials sampling and testing conducted in production plants, on project sites, and in the laboratory
Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area. Prepare project related correspondence
Supervise and train technicians in performing duties for their assigned program area. Ensure technicians are capable of performing assigned activities
Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management. Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents
Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects. Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed
Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers
Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff
Ability to work independently and in teams, including industry and management
Considerable knowledge of plant and field quality assurance sampling and testing methods, frequencies, and procedures
Considerable knowledge of quality control and quality assurance concepts and practices
Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others
Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline
Skill in performing short and long term forecasting of raw materials and completed inventories
Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, test methods, and specifications
Ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing of materials
Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation
Experience applying supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline
Experience in highway construction, maintenance materials, materials sampling and testing procedures, statistics analysis methods and AASHTO and AMRL laboratory accreditation requirements
Knowledge of AASHTO laboratory accreditation requirements
Skill in the use of computers, software applications and smart phones, including spreadsheets and web-based applications
Valid driver's license
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology or related field desired
Current possession of required materials certifications
Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices
Prior experience supervising technician level staff
Several years' experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field desired
Skill in interpreting plans, drawings, manuals, test methods, and specifications
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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