Field Service Technician-Energy

Wightman•Benton Harbor, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The survey field service technician collects field data utilizing common surveying equipment. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating surveying equipment and instruments to collect field data, reporting data back to surveyors and other Wightman professionals. The technician will measure, record, and calculate data based on instrument readings, and will be responsible for laying out, locating, and recovering markings, stakes, and other signifiers at work locations. Additionally, the role assists in creating drawings and computer images of job locations, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and conducting surveys to determine the location of natural features and man-made structures. The technician will also collect information needed for new surveys using various sources and perform manual labor as required.

Requirements

Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work within established budgets and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer knowledge and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work in all weather conditions and various types of physical environments
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
Certified Survey Technician
2+ years related experience

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment and instruments to collect field data, reporting data back to surveyors and other Wightman professionals
Measure, record, and calculate data based on instrument readings
Layout, locate and recover markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at work locations
Help create drawings and computer images of job locations
Maintain equipment and vehicles
Assist in conducting surveys to determine location of natural features and man-made structures on the surface, underground or underwater
Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records and other relevant information
Perform manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)