About Us
Peaskie Minerals is a premier supplier of domestically sourced proppants and silica flour to the West Central Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager of Quality, Environment and Land, the QC Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the product quality of sand, gravel, and crushed stone products, as well as managing the team of QC Lab Technicians.
We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Annual boot allowance
- Travel allowance (dependent on location, and in accordance with company policy)
- Company Paid Sick Days
- RRSP Matching
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan
- Opportunities for growth within the company
Responsibilities:
- Lead quality control activities to ensure aggregates meet internal standards and customer specifications.
- Supervise, schedule and co-ordinate the activities of QC staff.
- Oversee sampling, testing, and documentation to support consistent product quality.
- Review, analyze and compare test results with specifications, tolerances, and targets to ensure product quality. Report test results and any deviations or trends immediately to the appropriate department, and follow-up to ensure the appropriate actions have taken place.
- Responsible for the administration of the laboratory and equipment including supporting audit readiness (internal and external) and maintaining equipment calibrations.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining QMS, SOPs, and document control.
- Promote a strong safety and compliance culture across quality and production teams.
- Partner with operations to identify quality trends and drive corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and processes.
- Establish routine reporting expectations and standards.
Skills and Physical Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead quality control processes in an industrial or mining setting.
- Proven experience managing technicians or teams, driving corrective actions, and enforcing safety/industry standards.
- Strong analytical skills to determine the root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
- Effective verbal and written skills for reporting to senior management and communicating with suppliers and clients.
- Understanding of aggregate product specifications and industry best practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in a plant or construction environment with varying weather conditions.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- Strong understanding of aggregate properties, excellent mathematical skills, and proficiency with QC databases and reporting software.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you aware that this position is based out of Opal, AB?
- Are you able to reliably commute to the jobsite in Opal, AB?
- Do you have a valid Class 5 Drivers License?
Work Location: In person
