Geotechnical Laboratory Manager
GESTRA Engineering, Inc. is looking for a reliable Laboratory Manager who would be responsible for leading a group of laboratory technicians and, as a team, they will assist GESTRA by performing advanced technical work that involves the testing of concrete, aggregates, soils, and other construction materials. The GESTRA Laboratory Manager assigns work to be done and outlines procedures, especially, when new materials or tests are involved. The Laboratory Manager’s work also involves the writing of the laboratory manual and the devising of new tests and testing apparatuses.
Work is performed with considerable independence with the review of tests and procedures made by the Construction Materials Testing Department Manager and Staff Engineers for accuracy of results and conformance to established policies. Work will be done primarily indoors, with some outdoor work, as required.
Work is performed with considerable independence with the review of tests and procedures made by the Construction Materials Testing Department Manager and Staff Engineers for accuracy of results and conformance to established policies. Work will be done primarily indoors, with some outdoor work, as required.
Duties
• Oversees the physical testing of concrete, aggregates, soils, and other construction materials.
• Ensures compliance with the quality system for all areas of testing.
• Devises and applies formulas for the interpretation and calculation of test results and makes recommendations regarding compliance.
• Advises other technical personnel in the preparation of the laboratory manual for concrete, aggregates, soils, etc.
• Assigns work and outlines procedures to be used by employees in the group.
• Performs related work as required.
• Ensures compliance with the quality system for all areas of testing.
• Devises and applies formulas for the interpretation and calculation of test results and makes recommendations regarding compliance.
• Advises other technical personnel in the preparation of the laboratory manual for concrete, aggregates, soils, etc.
• Assigns work and outlines procedures to be used by employees in the group.
• Performs related work as required.
On the Job
• Work is generally Mon-Fri between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, with some Saturday and evening work.
• Employee would be primarily working out of the Milwaukee office, although occasional support of our Madison office may be necessary.
• Candidate will provide own construction appropriate clothing and footwear. Safety equipment will be provided by GESTRA.
• Employee would be primarily working out of the Milwaukee office, although occasional support of our Madison office may be necessary.
• Candidate will provide own construction appropriate clothing and footwear. Safety equipment will be provided by GESTRA.
Required Skills
• Strong technical skill set.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good organizational skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.
• Clear and concise English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic skill with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good organizational skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.
• Clear and concise English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic skill with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Other advanced degrees may be applicable
• Experience: Five years of technical experience in the areas of construction materials testing and/or geotechnical engineering
• Experience: Five years of technical experience in the areas of construction materials testing and/or geotechnical engineering
Preferences
• Certifications: Professional Soil Scientist, Professional Biologist, Professional Geologist
• WisDOT and/or ACI Certifications
• WisDOT and/or ACI Certifications
Pay and Benefits
• Pay is based on level of prior experience and valid applicable certifications.
• For full time, permanent employees, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, STD/LTD benefits are available.
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick pay, etc.) Available
• For full time, permanent employees, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, STD/LTD benefits are available.
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick pay, etc.) Available
Action
• Please respond with your resume and include prior construction testing experience, education, certifications.
• Please include earliest date available to start work.
• Please email resume to career@gestrainc.com or fax 414-933-7844 Attn: Human Resources
• Please include earliest date available to start work.
• Please email resume to career@gestrainc.com or fax 414-933-7844 Attn: Human Resources