SIMON | QC Intern Summer 2024

　　Subsidiary: Simon

　　Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/ .

　　Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

　　Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

　　Job Summary:

　　Simon’s internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

　　Under direct supervision, the Quality Control Intern focuses on tasks and projects related to testing, gradation, and quality control of aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix products.

　　Main Responsibilities:

　　As part of the internship program, the QC intern will gain exposure to multiple areas of the business in regards to Quality Control including, but not limited to:

　　Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

　　Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

　　Support the Simon safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives

　　Read, understand, and have a good working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction / aggregate / concrete / asphalt industry

　　Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary

　　Ensure that accurate test results are reported daily

　　Review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications as required

　　Ensure all quality control operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agencies and acceptable working practices are in compliance with standards

　　Recommend measures to improve quality control methods, equipment, performance, service, safety and quality of products

　　Completes related projects as assigned

　　Education:

　　Enrollment in a relevant degree program, including Quality Control, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field of study

　　Valid driver's license and clean driving history required

　　Skills:

　　Previous related experience preferred

　　Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

　　Ability to perform mathematical calculations

　　Experience in resolving problems and dealing with challenging situations

　　Strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

　　Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

　　Physical Requirements:

　　• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines

　　• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

　　• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects

　　• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)

　　• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

　　• Frequently required to communicate professionally in-person, over the phone, and via e-mail

　　• Travel with overnight stays away from home may be required to visit job sites

　　• Frequently required to stand/work on feet for long periods

　　• Frequently work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise

　　• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions

　　Benefits and Perks:

　　• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

　　• Prescription Drug Coverage

　　• Dental and Vision Plans

　　• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

　　• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• Life and AD&D Insurance

　　• Disability Insurance

　　• Paid Holidays

　　• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

　　The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

　　Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

　　to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

　　complete any part of the application process

　　access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

　　Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .