Industrial Site Surveyor

GROUP Contractors•Donaldsonville, LA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Surveyor provides surveying services to company supervisors and craftsmen to help ensure construction work complies with design drawing locations. The position provides work control lines and elevations needed for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials, such as forms for concrete pours. The Surveyor must recognize quality issues beyond location and elevation, may be viewed as supervision, and may need to intervene in safety or quality issues. The Surveyor must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate relevant tools and equipment. Work may take place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting, predominantly outdoors at an industrial construction site. The role researches survey evidence and records; performs topographic and cross-section surveys and quantity calculations; develops data from photogrammetric records; keeps accurate notes, records, sketches, field books, and diaries; maintains surveying equipment; checks as-built conditions; prepares or revises engineering drawings as directed; establishes or reestablishes survey control; and coordinates findings and surveying activities with project stakeholders and the superintendent. This is a full-time, salaried position. Days and hours vary by jobsite. Occasional evening or weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand. The work involves outdoor jobsite conditions, uneven surfaces, noise, and possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Requirements

At least 7 years of field experience as a surveyor in industrial civil projects.
Proficiency with computer software used in the construction industry.
Experience reading blueprints and drawings.
Ability to use math and complete calculations.
Valid TWIC Card.
Valid OSHA Basic Plus credential.
Ability to pass all Safety Council-related courses.
Must undergo pre-employment screening, including physical, drug and alcohol screen, audiogram, and fit test if applicable.
Valid driver's license to operate company equipment and/or vehicles.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
Provide topographic and cross-section surveys for planning and payment quantities, and perform quantity calculations as required.
Develop new data from photogrammetric records.
Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches describing and certifying work performed.
Prepare documentation of surveying activities, including field books and diaries.
Maintain the condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
Check as-built conditions using surveying techniques.
Prepare or revise engineering drawings as directed.
Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
Coordinate findings with engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with the project.
Coordinate surveying activities with the superintendent to meet construction requirements.
Provide work control lines and elevations to support accurate measurement and installation of materials.
Recognize quality issues beyond location and elevation and intervene in safety or quality issues as needed.
Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely use or operate relevant tools and equipment.