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ABOUT NRMCA
Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to create opportunities for our members and the industry to prosper through leadership in safety, environmental & operational excellence, promotion, advocacy, workforce development, and concrete technology advancements.
We work in conjunction with state associations on issues such as promotion and regulatory concerns and extend what they can do to a national level. Our commitment to our members is second to none and we strive for constant communication on the latest information, products, services, and programs to help our members expand their markets, improve their operations and be their voice in Washington.
NRMCA has several committees in which members and professional staff work together to support the mission. They include Audit and Finance, Concrete Promotion, Divisions/Bureaus, Government Affairs, Membership, Nominating, Political Action, Research, Engineering & Standards, Safety, Environmental & Operations and Workforce Development.
NRMCA supports employee development through formal training, challenging work assignments and feedback from an experienced leadership team. NMRCA not only supports employee development but also strives to support the community as an active participant with Habitat for Humanity International with our newly created program called Habitat Strong. NRMCA also supports local food programs, holiday projects and provides support for women and children in transition.
Unless otherwise indicated, positions are based at association headquarters in Northern Virginia.
NRMCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Concrete Laboratory Technician
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National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has an open position for a full-time Concrete Lab Technician. Reports to Laboratory Manager and Engineering Division Staff.
Position is at NRMCA’s laboratory located in College Park, MD, requiring work full time during normal business hours. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and learning opportunity. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
SUMMARY
Support workplan of NRMCA laboratory; maintain proficiency at performing current and new standard test methods; support lab quality system to maintain accreditation status, collect and record data; assist with data analysis and reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mortar and concrete mixtures; aggregate and concrete tests according to established schedule
- Follow standardized testing procedures; record test results; assist with reports
- Support lab quality system and accreditation; proficiency sample testing; lab inspection audit items
- Support equipment, laboratory, and grounds maintenance
- Assist laboratory manager for laboratory initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- High school or college degree
- 2 – 5 years experience in construction materials testing
- Certifications needed for accreditation – ACI Field I, ACI Aggregate, ACI Strength (can be obtained after hire)
- Basic computer proficiency – MS Word, Excel
- Reliability, Detail oriented, team oriented, and show initiative to take on required tasks
- Able to lift 50 lbs
DESIRED SKILLS
- Practical knowledge of concrete research, testing, materials
- Review and interpretation of testing standards to perform
- Computer skills for data analysis, report generation
- Handy with equipment and technology
- Proactive to assist with laboratory initiatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Senior Director, Life Cycle Assessment
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NRMCA is searching for Senior Director, Life Cycle Assessment to join its staff of sustainability experts. This position is in support of the $9.63 million EPA Grant NRMCA was selected for to help accelerate concrete’s journey towards carbon neutrality. As Director, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) you will be responsible for overseeing a comprehensive program to help reduce carbon footprint of concrete by:
- Increasing number of concrete plants with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) from 1,500 to 4,500 by offering pass-through grants to concrete producers; reward low-carbon concrete EPDs; improve verification process
- Providing technical support and certify 500 individuals in the concrete industry with the expertise to produce robust, accurate, high quality EPDs
- Adding capabilities into NRMCA’s Concrete Carbon Calculator
- Publishing carbon footprint benchmarks for ready mixed concrete in over 50 subregions
- Improving and developing Product Category Rules (PCRs), benchmarks and EPDs for concrete and constituent materials
Specific Tasks
- Oversee the development of an ADA compliant, searchable website to publish verified EPDs
- Setup and administer a program to provide incentives (rebates) for concrete producers to publish on-demand EPDs
- Engage LCA consultants who produce EPD tools, individuals who verify EPDs, concrete producer personnel who enter data, and program operators to improve the verification process
- Develop guidelines for personnel entering data into the EPD tools, quality control standards for EPD tools, standards for verification procedures, and machine readable EPD template
- Oversee the quality of EPDs, EPD Program Operators, tools, and verifiers through a continuous monitoring and reverification process
- Provide technical assistance to concrete producer personnel responsible for developing EPDs
- Develop an online education and certification program for concrete producer personnel on how to gather and interpret data to publish and use EPDs
- Develop and implement comprehensive LCA strategies and methodologies specific to concrete manufacturing in NRMCA Concrete Carbon Calculator Tool
- Use LCA methodologies to identify key areas for improvement in terms of environmental impacts, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction for concrete construction projects
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sustainability initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and certifications related to LCA
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly preferred
- 5-10 years’ experience working in LCA and related software
- Professional certification(s) in LCA preferred
- Understanding of data quality management preferred
- Understanding of concrete and construction preferred
Physical Requirements
- Position requires some travel (10%)
- Work from a home office located reasonably close to a major airport in the United States