We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel. Part of what makes us special is our relationships, and we look for employees who will commit to caring about each other just as much as they add value to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (EAE) currently has technical operations management trainee opportunities available. The trainee program will be 18 months and is in the Jackson/Vicksburg, MS area. The program provides training in asphalt and emulsion product formulation and testing, raw material evaluation and selection, production processes, Issue analysis, Quality Management, and Agency Compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to be chosen for a leadership development path within Ergon. Candidates must be willing to listen to feedback, learn, and take on assignments that will stretch their abilities. Success in the program will open you up to many opportunities within Ergon companies.

Candidates must be willing to travel extensively, and relocate to regional areas as defined by business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Formulation, Testing & Application (3 Months)

- Binder Group: Learn asphalt grades, polymer types, testing, PG grade formulations.

- Emulsion Group: Learn emulsifiers, additives, soap production, milling, emulsion testing.

- Mix Group: Learn mix testing, microsurfacing and eFlex design criteria.

Production Training (3 Months)

- Emulsion Production: Solution prep, milling, run batches, troubleshoot, batch sheets.

- PMAC: Batch calculations, polymer handling, concentrate production, tank blending.

Lab & Agency Testing (Continuous)

- Consistency testing, spec compliance, DOT competency, raw material testing, inventory processes.

Refining Training (1 Month)

- Learn refining processes, crude selection, blending, testing on crude and final asphalt.

Technical Operations Administration (2 Months)

- Learn SAP, BitTech, Maintain X. Participate in PPM assessments.

Technical Operations Experience (6 Months)

- Travel to facilities, troubleshoot issues, provide operational support.

Technical Field Support (1 Month)

- Provide onsite technical assistance, troubleshooting.

External / Industry Training

AI Basic Binder Technician Training, AI Basic Emulsion Training, AEMA/U of A Modules, ISSA Workshop, Nouryon Emulsion School.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or related.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to travel.
• Preferred: asphalt/emulsion experience, laboratory or production experience, SAP familiarity.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical curiosity
• Troubleshooting ability
• Process orientation
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Safety mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Structured development
• Cross-functional exposure
• Competitive compensation
• Leadership path

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer. M/V/Vet