Craft - Crew Chief I, Surveying

RES•Stuttgart, AR

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Crew Chief I leads a survey crew in daily field activities for RES Solar, T&D, and Preconstruction projects. The role provides hands-on surveying support, including construction staking, control point verification, and accurate field data collection, while ensuring work aligns with RES safety and quality standards. The Crew Chief communicates routinely with the Field Coordinator to meet project schedule requirements and maintain organized, reliable surveying operations. The position includes leading and mentoring Survey Technicians, maintaining survey equipment and records, conducting vehicle and equipment inspections, and supporting UAV operations as needed. The Crew Chief also reinforces safe work practices, participates in safety meetings, identifies and reports hazards, and fills in for the Field Coordinator at POD meetings during rotations. Domestic travel is 76–100%. A per diem of $95 daily is provided to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience leading others.
At least 2 years of construction surveying experience.
Proficient knowledge of Trimble, SPS, CHC equipment, and data collectors.
Ability to read plans, understand layouts, and adjust for site conditions.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to quality.
Working knowledge of coordinate systems, site control, and survey file types.
Functional competencies in accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, excellence, and drive.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work environment requirements, with reasonable accommodation if applicable.
Ability to travel domestically 76–100%.
Pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with UAV operations; Part 107 certification is a plus.
Less than 1 year of AutoCAD and TBC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct Survey Technicians during daily tasks; train and mentor them in field procedures and equipment usage.
Perform construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built data collection with minimal supervision.
Set, verify, and maintain survey control points.
Communicate daily workload plans, constraints, and progress to the Field Coordinator.
Maintain, calibrate, and ready survey equipment; conduct routine vehicle and equipment inspections.
Maintain organized notes, point logs, and daily reports.
Help troubleshoot layout discrepancies and coordinate solutions with management.
Operate company vehicles and equipment safely across varying site and weather conditions.
Support UAV flights, mapping, and field data capture as needed.
Promote continuous improvement and RES surveying best practices.
Attend work regularly and punctually, and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Model a safety- and quality-oriented attitude; follow RES safety and quality standards and immediately report potential hazards.
Participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks; wear required PPE and inspect equipment before use.
Ensure Job Hazard Analyses occur before work scopes commence and follow applicable operating procedures, training, and technical, quality, safety, and security systems.
Fill in for the Field Coordinator at POD meetings during rotations.