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Laboratory Technician I,II,III in La Porte

Energy Jobline ZR, La Porte, Texas, us, 77572

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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

Laboratory Technician I, II, or III

to join our Consultants team in the

Houston and La Porte, TX

area. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for sampling, processing, and testing materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results. These methods include American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Department of Transportation (DOT), US Corp of Engineers, etc. Other responsibilities include:

Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned:

Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)

Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)

Aggregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.)

Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.

Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.

Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods.

Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.

Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle.

Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.

Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Shall possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.

Laboratory Technician in Training

High School Diploma or GED required.

No experience necessary

Laboratory Technician I

At least 6 months of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess at least 1 or more industry certification

Laboratory Technician II

At least 1 year of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess at least 3 or more industry certifications

Laboratory Technician III

At least 3 years of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess 5 or more industry certifications

Relevant industry certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or other comparable industry certifications as approved by hiring manager.

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.

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.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds (with or without assistance from others) to include, but not limited to, sample containers and equipment. Daily required to use hands and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. Work environment includes potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to implement and follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment. Regular use of non-complex machines, tools, and equipment; must also possess the dexterity to utilize delicate and small laboratory equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran Drug Free Workplace

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