Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator

Job Title
Civil Engineering Lab Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
College of Engineering - ENGR

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both aHispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution(MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

To assist in development, operation, and maintenance of civil engineering (CEEN) instructional and research laboratories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations: 85%

• Manage and coordinate the CEEN laboratories.
• Ensure that safety rules in laboratory are followed in accordance with TAMU-CC policies and procedures.
• Assist in installation and initial operation of new CEENlaboratory equipment.
• Maintain CEEN laboratory equipment and develop a plan for upgrading equipment as necessary.
• Assist in instruction of students on use of CEEN laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that sufficient supplies are available for use of CEENlaboratory equipment.
• Develop and maintain an operating budget for the CEENlaboratories that includes regular supplies and maintenance,equipment repair, and system upgrades.
• Assist in construction of models or other materials necessary for use of CEEN laboratory equipment.

• Assist in operations of the mechanical engineering shop asneeded.

• Safely operates university vehicles and machinery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM field.
• Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering testing labs,machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those ina civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
• Additional education/experience may be considered as substitution for the minimum requirements:
  • Associate's degree in applicable STEM field and Four (4) yearsof experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, orworking with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience,
    OR
  • Master's degree in applicable STEM field.

• Basic skills with computers including Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Maintains valid Driver's License.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.
• Ability to work with shop machines (milling machine, lathe,etc.)
• Ability to work with instrumented measuring devices.
• Ability to work with large amounts of information and documentation.
• Skill in working with laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to laboratory equipment.
• Ability to write procedures and instructions for use of laboratory equipment.
• Skill in working with people at various educational levels.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in civil engineering testing labs, machine shops, or working with testing devices similar to those in a civil engineering concrete and soil testing lab or related experience.
• Experience working with a wide range of laboratory testing and equipment, including
  • Hydraulics and hydrology
  • Materials testing, particularly concrete
  • Problematic soils (e.g. expansive soils) and other geomaterialssuch as geosynthetics

• Certifications in concrete and/or asphalt testing