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 Supervisor to join our Consultants team in McAllen, TX. Responsible for overall quality of our field services, supervising field technicians, allocating resources, scheduling laboratory tests, monitoring and reporting test results, preparation of alpha sheets for billing tests, meeting deadlines, and assisting in maintaining lab accreditation. Others responsibilities include: 

Coordinate with Engineering staff and Supervisor regarding priorities, deadlines, and special work assignments.Coordinate individual assignments for field technicians.Assist in dispatching of daily individual assignments for field technicians.Assist Supervisor with the processing of reports and invoices as well as other administrative duties.Assist Supervisor in marketing CoMET services in preparation of proposals.Meet with contractor's supervisors, architect's representatives or other project leaders on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction proceduresReview laboratory procedures and verify accuracy and completeness of laboratory results.Supervise technicians in testing operations and perform competency tests, and evaluations of technicians.Perform field and laboratory testing as required.Provide training and instructional guidance to field technicians and verify the technician’s competencies as per the Company Quality Manual.Check time records of technicians daily for accuracy.Inform manager of workload, overtime requirements and status of current and future projects.Conduct performance reviews of assigned technicians.Responsible for routine maintenance of field inspection and testing equipment as well as the calibration and proper documentation of all applicable equipment.Responsible for maintaining 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 supplies.Understand, adhere and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Programs and set a good safety example.Supervise technicians with varying degrees of experience and educational backgrounds.Maintain daily check on time records of technicians.Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.)Minimum of 5 years related experience. Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

ACI Field Grade 1, ACI Concrete Strength I (preferred), Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety and US DOT Hazmat Certified, Nuclear Gauge Safety Operator, NICET II Soils or Concrete (preferred), TxDOT certifications SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202; 1A and or 1B (preferred), and other Certifications as deemed necessary. 

Capable of drafting technical reports and proposals. Able to drive vehicle short and long distances. Excellent math skills for analyzing test results. 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. 

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. Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and drive vehicle for short and/or long distances. Occasionally sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, taste or smell, utilize hands tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with or without assistance. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The work environment for this position is may regularly work near moving mechanical, extreme heat and exposure to vibration; occasionally work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, extreme cold; frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions.

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/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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