Senior Asphalt Technician

Sr. Asphalt Technician

Location: Ennis, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Pay Rate: $32.93 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Hours/Week: 40 hours per week; overtime possible/as needed
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

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

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

• 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 Requirements

• 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.

Required Experience

• Associate Degree pathway: minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Non-degree pathway: minimum 7 years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, with over 135 years of history and more than 5,000 employees across manufacturing and corporate operations in over 30 locations throughout the United States, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The product portfolio spans asphalt shingles, metal roofing, roofing membranes, coating systems, and accessories covering every major roof type and application and through its energy division, the company launched the world's first nailable solar roof, actively reinventing its industry while dominating it. Professionals in manufacturing, engineering, product development, sales, marketing, and operations will find the depth of a 135-year-old industry anchor paired with an innovation mindset, collaborative teams, employee-led communities, diversity and inclusion programs, and defined pathways for career growth.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11260

Industry: Engineering