Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction + Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.
The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.
Job Description
The Asphalt Research Chemist is responsible for working with the Heritage Construction +Materials team to develop new products, modifiers, and additives for the asphalt binder industry using a focused approached to both laboratory and field testing. The asphalt research chemist conceptualizes and develops to then produce and test asphalt products, modifiers, and additives in a timely manner. This involves the testing of research samples and field samples, innovative and creative thinking, analyzing data, and problem solving.
Essential Functions
Follow industry-standard preparation and testing protocol and quality control guidelines
Record and organize information from a variety of sources accurately
Communicate effectively with all members of the asphalt binder and emulsion team, The Heritage Research Group and other internal and external partners
Use a variety of equipment at high temperature to effectively prepare samples
Prepare and test specimens according to industry standards and specifications
Evaluate and analyze test results and provide input for further improvement
Generate and review technical reports, internal and external presentations
Participate in the design and execution of field trials and asphalt plant trials
Perform literature reviews of ongoing asphalt binder related research
Assist in general maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment
Represent HRG at various internal and external technical meetings.
Troubleshoot asphalt binder issues with company plant personnel and quality control representatives.
Education Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree Chemistry or related science is preferred
Experience Qualifications
Required 3+ years related work experience
Required Experience in performing asphalt binder laboratory testing preferred
Required Outstanding organizational, problem solving, and creative thinking skills
Required Capable of managing time and easily able to perform multiple tasks concurrently
Required Ability to respond proactively to needs or issues
Required Ability to read, understand, and follow ASTM, AASHTO, D.O.T., county, etc. testing methods
Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
