CoMET Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable CoMET Laboratory Supervisor to join our Consultants team in Dallas , TX . Responsible for the completion of all laboratory test results, including quality reporting to achieve assigned deadlines. Will also be responsible for cross training and assisting with supervising of laboratory technicians. Other responsibilities include:

• Contact Supervisor and professional staff for priorities, deadlines, and special work assignments.
• Coordinate individual assignments for laboratory technicians.
• Review laboratory procedures and verify accuracy and completeness of laboratory results.
• Perform routine and specialized testing of construction materials.
• Evaluate test data.
• Report data under the Supervisor’s guidance.
• Set up new projects.
• Write draft reports for review by Supervisor and professional staff.
• Invoice laboratory-testing services.
• Provide training and instructional guidance to laboratory technicians.
• Check time records of technicians daily for accuracy.
• Inform Supervisor of workload, overtime requirements and status of current and future projects.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to lab technicians and conduct performance reviews as assigned.
• Assist Supervisor and professional staff with special assignments.
• Perform maintenance of laboratory inspection equipment as well as the calibration and proper documentation of all applicable equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of special equipment.
• Maintain an adequate stock of routine supplies and materials.
• Assign general housekeeping duties including trash removal, sweeping floors, dusting, cleaning windows, and storage, and disposal of test samples.
• Assist with preparation and execution of external and internal audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or High School Equivalency certificate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with designated area of laboratory testing OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and two (2) years’ experience.
• Must possess applicable ACI and/or TxDOT certifications dependent on the specific laboratory discipline.
• Must be NICET Level II or higher or a combination of ACI Aggregates, strength and field, or obtain within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Capable of drafting technical reports and proposals. Recording skills to report test data. Communication skills for meeting with clients and handling incoming calls concerning test data. Organizational skills to set priorities, schedule assignments, and meet deadlines. Supervise technicians with varying degrees of experience and educational background.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position may frequently work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock; may occasionally work in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation, extreme cold, vibration; may regularly work in outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat. Noise level for this position is loud (metal can manufacturing department, large equipment, etc.) Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work may require out-of-town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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