Sr. Asphalt Technician

Senior Asphalt R&D Technician

Location: Ennis, TX
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $32.93/hour
Contract: 6+ months, with potential for extension and possible conversion to a full-time position
Hours: 40 hours/week; overtime may be available as needed

Position: Sr Asphalt R&D Technician (B2)

This role is designed for a proactive problem-solver who thrives on non-routine challenges and complex experimental work. You will lead project sections, refine evaluation protocols, and
serve as a technical anchor for the R&D team.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Handles and understands non-routine tasks or experimental portions of larger projects.
Manages own time independently to deliver project objectives and set schedules.
Recognizes when experiments or tests do not go as expected and diagnoses the underlying issues.
Contributes directly to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development.
Conducts experiments to improve upon or duplicate previous results.
Develops new evaluation protocols independently and/or in collaboration with a Scientist/Engineer.

Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Plans own day-to-day work activities.
Initiates and stimulates investigations into improvements for existing products/processes
and the development of new ones.
Assists in all trial runs, field evaluations, and the analysis of customer requirements.
Supports production trials and tests alongside a Scientist/Engineer.
Coordinates the use of both internal and external resources to achieve product goals.
Manages specific project sections, which may involve collaborating with other groups or teams.
Performs formulation characterization and analyzes processes, products, or equipment against desired results.
Maintains laboratory equipment in an operable, clean, and calibrated condition, performing preventive maintenance as needed.

Impact, Innovation & Communication:
Interacts with vendors to procure equipment, chemicals, and materials for the department.
Interacts with other R&D groups, counterparts in other company functions, and participates in laboratory safety and continuous improvement teams.
Demonstrates strict adherence to confidential information management.
Demonstrates the ability to present meaningful results and unbiased conclusions.
Composes clear written communications, including logical summaries of information, memos, reports, and presentations.

Required Skills & Competencies
High level of expertise in testing and/or sample preparation.
Demonstration of independent thinking and data interpretation.
Proven ability to perform and interpret product quality, mechanical, and environmental test results.
Ability to set up and complete technology laboratory projects while maintaining and auditing thorough records in laboratory notebooks.
Can effectively communicate with external stakeholders and manage lab/production schedules.

Education & Experience
Associate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science with 5+ years of related experience; OR
BS Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science; OR
7+ years of related work experience.