Senior Construction Materials Technician

Raba Kistner Inc. • Lafayette, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 an enthusiastic Senior Construction Materials Technician to join our team in Lafayette, LA. Under general supervision, The Senior Construction Materials Technician is responsible for conducting field or laboratory testing, sampling, and/or inspection services.

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED certification preferred.
• Five (5) years of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry
• Three (3) or more certifications, such as ACI Field Grade I, TxDOT SB 102, TxDOT Level 1A, TxDOT Level 1B, NICET I or II Soils or Concrete, ICC Certifications, or other relevant certifications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.
• Complete Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to utilize nuclear gauges, Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) from the Texas State Highway and Transportation Department, or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to write short correspondences, notes, letters and memos.
• Must be safety minded and willing to put safety first in performing all duties.

Nice To Haves

• NICET II and ICC certifications may result in higher compensation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatcher/coordinator to ensure priorities and deadlines are met in both the field and laboratory.
• Meet with supervisors of contractors, engineer/architect representatives and/or other project leads on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
• Perform source inspections at plant and manufacturing facilities.
• Following safety protocols, ensure safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all nuclear gauges and field equipment.
• May lead the work of other technicians.
• Communicate project progress and delays to supervisor and dispatcher.
• Submit accurate and complete testing/inspection reports on a daily basis.
• Drive company vehicles to job sites in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED