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 Operations Supervisor to join our Consultants team in McAllen, TX. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Construction Materials Technicians to include the quality of the field and laboratory services. Works closely with Supervisor, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other leaders in the organization regarding client expectations and managing the assignments of assigned Construction Materials Technicians. Other responsibilities include: 

Coordinate with Engineering staff and Supervisor regarding priorities, deadlines, and special work assignments.Oversight of materials testing laboratory and efficiently utilizing staff to ensure efficiency.Supervise technicians in testing operations and perform competency tests of technicians.Responsible for safety, utilization, quality, and profitability of the Construction Materials Technicians & Laboratory Technicians. Review field inspection/ testing reports for administrative review. Perform field inspections and testing as required.Supervises 8 to 15 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Performs 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.

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. 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 50 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/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace 

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