Laboratory Technician

Raba Kistner, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Conducts sampling, testing, and documentation of construction materials in a lab.

Key Responsibilities

  • material testing
  • equipment calibration
  • lab maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • certification management
  • stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures. -Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods. -Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel. -Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned: -Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts. -Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle. -Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment. -Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space. -Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.

Requirements

  • hma testing
  • aggregate testing
  • concrete testing
  • soil testing
  • industry certification
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.) -Aggregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.) -High School diploma, G.E.D., or possess at least one current relevant industry certification, such as ACI Field, ACI Concrete Strength, ACI Aggregates, TxDOT SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, 1A or 1B or other comparable industry certifications as required. -Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements -Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.) -Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)

Benefits

-Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"

The Company

About Raba Kistner, Inc.

-The company offers specialized solutions across various sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, and energy. -The company has built a strong reputation for delivering quality, innovative, and cost-effective services. -Known for tackling complex projects, the firm excels in providing comprehensive consulting services from design to execution. -Key projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, environmental compliance, and construction oversight. -The company's engineering expertise spans multiple disciplines, enabling them to cater to a broad range of industries. -The company provides environmental testing and solutions, contributing to safer, more sustainable outcomes. -Their diverse portfolio showcases a strong presence in both the public and private sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Civil Infrastructure

Commercial

Education/K-16

Energy

Federal

Healthcare

Industrial

Multi-Family Housing

Recreation/Sports/Public Facilities

State & Local Governments

Transportation

Utilities

Laboratory Technician at Raba Kistner, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA