Petrographer
Company: Jobot
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Leading construction materials evaluation and engineering
firm!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alexandra CohenAre you a fit?
Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your
resume.Salary: $70,000 - $125,000 per yearA bit about us:An
innovative engineering, testing, and inspection company with 100
years of history, is seeking a skilled concrete Petrographer to
join our dynamic and growing company. We are looking for a
detail-oriented individual with impeccable professional
credentials, experience and expertise, and the ability to navigate
personnel in a team environment.Why join us?We believe in rewarding
outstanding employee accomplishments and offer a competitive base
salary coupled with:Bonus PotentialMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible
Spending AccountsLife InsuranceLong Term Disability401(k) Plan with
Matching ContributionPaid Holidays, Vacation & Personal TimeJob
DetailsResponsibilities will include the following:Execution of
petrographic investigations related to concrete and cementitious
materials quality and durability as well as aggregate quality and
durability.Opportunities for leadership and mentoring of
technicians, scientists and petrographers.Development of new
business services and revenue streams.Enhancement of growth and
expansion of the company.Requirements:Minimum of three years of
experience as a petrographer in the construction materials industry
preferred.B.S. or M.S. in Geology or Materials Science with a
strong background in geological and concrete material
sciences.Familiarity with standards and practices relevant to the
industry and working knowledge of how concrete production and
construction practices and durability mechanisms affect the quality
and performance of cement-based construction materials.Experience
in supervising and managing aspects of sample preparation for
petrographic investigations of concrete and other cement-based
construction materials as well as aggregates and other rock
products.Complete ease with the operation and maintenance of
optical microscopes including but not limited to stereomicroscopes
and petrographic microscopes as well as demonstrable facility
cameras and photomicrography.Complete ease with the operation of
scanning electron microscopes with energy-dispersive x-ray
spectrometry and thorough understanding of best practices for
chemical microanalysis via EDX.Familiarity with auxiliary
analytical methods relevant to concrete petrography including but
not limited to X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence, and
Thermogravimetric Analysis.Working knowledge of image analysis
methods and their application to concrete petrography.Interested in
hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Keywords: Jobot, Boulder , Petrographer, Other , Boulder, Colorado
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