Instrument Person

Wood • Houston, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is seeking an Instrument Person in Houston, TX. This role involves measuring distances, directions, and angles on, above, and below the Earth's surface. The ideal candidate will have experience operating electronic survey data collectors, preferably Trimble TSC7, and be adept at troubleshooting modern conventional surveying equipment and GPS issues. Responsibilities include selecting known survey reference points, determining precise locations of features using specialized equipment, and occasionally recording and delivering quality field notes for accurate map or drawing production. The role also involves measuring and recording distances between points using tape or electronic equipment, and assisting with various survey equipment such as real-time kinematic GPS and conventional total station equipment.

Requirements

• Must have experience operating electronic survey data collectors, preferably Trimble TSC7.
• Must be able to troubleshoot modern conventional surveying equipment and GPS issues.
• Must be knowledgeable in safe work practices and demonstrate safe working and operating methods of assigned tools and equipment such as a prism poles, GPS systems, cutting tools, chain saws, hedge trimmers and probing bars.
• Familiar with basic surveying techniques used for pipeline surveying.
• Knows basic sources of measurement errors.
• Familiar with pipeline industry standards, terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment setup and operation.
• Ability to read, write and understand English and be familiar with survey plans and specifications.
• Ability to use chain saw, hedge trimmer, brush saw, pick, shovel, mallet, probe bar, tape measure and other basic hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments and to drive stakes.
• Must have proven experience and expertise with radio detection pipe locators.
• Must be physically fit enough to be on your feet most of the day and at times do moderate to heavy lifting as well as carry equipment and supplies.
• Must be able and willing to travel.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather year round.
• Proficient with modern surveying equipment including GPS control networks, coordinate systems, Total Stations, Data Collectors and software.
• One year hands on experience with GPS and conventional total station data collection is required.

Nice To Haves

• Quality field note taking skills would be desirable.
• Associates degree or equivalent technical training in related area preferred for advancement.
• Two years of experience in the pipeline surveying field is desired with control, topographic surveys, and boundary surveying experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measuring distances, directions, and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
• Operating electronic survey data collectors, preferably Trimble TSC7.
• Selecting known survey reference points and determining the precise location of important features in the survey area using specialized equipment.
• Troubleshooting modern conventional surveying equipment and GPS issues.
• Recording and delivering quality field notes that will enable the drafter and Surveyor to be able to produce an accurate map or drawing.
• Measuring and recording how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment.
• Assisting with the various pieces of survey equipment such as real time kinematic GPS equipment and conventional total station equipment.
• Working on assignments that are routine to complex in nature.
• Making critical decisions from data that is collected in the field.
• Operating with broad latitude for independent work.
• Assisting with training, monitoring and checking the work of less experienced survey staff.

Benefits

• Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges.
• We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.
• We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.
• All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED