What technical roles are involved in asphalt emulsion production and R&D at Ergon?

Typical technical roles include formulation chemists who optimize emulsifier systems, modifiers, and water phase chemistry, and process engineers who manage colloid mill parameters, temperatures, and throughput to achieve target particle size and stability. Quality control specialists run routine tests, maintain lab calibration, and manage COA issuance and retention sampling. Field technical service engineers support contractors with distributor calibration, troubleshooting breaking and adhesion issues, and selecting grades for chip, slurry, tack, or coatings. R&D also includes performance testing, pilot trials, and supporting compliance documentation for ASTM or AASHTO requirements and customer specifications.