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Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for FRESH and ENERGIZED talent; individuals and professionals who are not afraid to get their boots and hats a little dirty from the ruffles of the journey to engineering stability together.
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Who we’re looking for:
This position will oversee and manage a team of laboratory technicians who will carry out a variety of tasks that includes properly performing, recording and reporting the results of basic laboratory test procedures for soils and concrete (for compaction, particle size, quality, and chemical composition). This position will also perform field technician duties as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervising and monitoring laboratory activities to ensure that the work is executed in a timely manner and in accordance with the client and project requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards
- Establishing and maintaining an organized and safe work environment
- Providing administrative oversight of the laboratory to ensure that data, reports, and information required to serve the client are accurately reported and completed in a timely manner
- Overseeing the calibration, documentation and maintenance of the laboratory equipment (inventory) to maintain AMRL, AASHTO, and WACEL laboratory accreditation certificates
- Evaluating the performance of all employees within the laboratory and assist staff to achieve professional development and growth, consistent with F&R company policies and procedures
- Performing and overseeing complex laboratory tests on soil, and concrete; and preparing reports of results
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience
- E. / G.E. or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Requires in-depth knowledge of tests performed by a materials testing laboratory for soils and concrete (ASTM, CTM, AASHTO, VTM)
- Concrete Strength Testing & Soils Laboratory
Core Competencies:
- Ability to organize tasks and priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals
- Excellent attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license and good-standing driving record
- Some travel will be required
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
F&R offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or without regard to whether or not she or he is a disabled veteran or a veteran of any war or any other distinction prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
