Training Coordinator

Raba Kistner, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Training Coordinator to join its Construction Materials Testing team in Austin, Texas. The role coordinates and delivers technical, safety, and procedural training for field personnel working in materials testing and inspection. It ensures compliance with industry standards and certification requirements, maintains training records, and supports field operations through hands-on instruction and equipment coordination. The position requires strong communication, field presence, and adherence to safety protocols. The Training Coordinator plans, delivers, verifies, and documents training for field employees, including practical instruction and certification activities. Training covers materials testing and inspection procedures, documentation and billing, equipment operation and care, and professional conduct. The coordinator works regularly with supervisors, the Field Dispatcher, and employees to plan training, coordinate equipment, and meet assigned priorities and deadlines. The role may also assist with training coordination for laboratory personnel and requires performing tests in the field to demonstrate proper methods. The position requires regular use of company vehicles, participation in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety Program, and travel to company offices, client offices, and project locations. Hours may be protracted or irregular to meet client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.).
At least 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter to be taught.
Demonstrated expertise in the standard of care and state-of-the-practice methodologies for construction materials testing.
Ability to teach, guide, and lead other field technicians.
Valid driver's license in the applicable jurisdiction and ability to meet the firm's auto insurability requirements.
Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, and reports.
Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, track, and conduct practical training, retraining and corrective training, training verification, certification, and proficiency sampling for field personnel, following applicable standards and methods.
Train personnel in practical, technical, and safety aspects of soils, concrete, and hot-mix asphalt (HMA) testing, observation, and inspection.
Train personnel in testing, observation, inspection, certification, and training paperwork and documentation, including proper billing and invoicing efforts.
Train personnel in equipment calibration, maintenance, and proper operation.
Train personnel in appropriate behavior, ethics, integrity, and conduct in the field and office.
Coordinate regularly with supervisory staff and the Field Dispatcher.
Plan, coordinate, and communicate individual employee training plans in consultation with supervisory staff and employees.
Document training efforts in the RKIS database system or an equivalent system as directed.
Assist with coordinating and tracking training for laboratory personnel as requested.
Perform tests in the field as needed to demonstrate testing and inspection processes.
Set an example of proper practices, behavior, and attitude for field personnel.
Regularly communicate and coordinate equipment needs for training, retraining, and training verification.
Represent the company professionally in face-to-face, verbal, and written communications with clients, coworkers, project managers, and others.
Meet priorities and deadlines as directed by the Supervisor.
Operate safely, including when driving company vehicles, and understand, follow, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.