Instrument Person

TRC Companies, Inc. • Jefferson Township, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Person operates and maintains survey instrumentation for surveying activities such as profile surveys, line locations, pipeline re-staking, line clearing and locating, loop line setup, and river and road crossings. The role performs assigned survey work, including turning angles, measuring distances, collecting and processing survey data, and making adjustments for obstructions. It works closely with the Survey Party Chief to carry out survey methods and project requirements, and may lead the survey team when the Survey Party Chief is absent.

The position supports implementation of project plans, procedures, safety and emergency-response requirements, quality assurance, documentation controls, schedules, and budgets. It helps orient and assign survey personnel, monitors work and documentation, and provides guidance and coaching. The Instrument Person maintains field notes, communicates project progress and issues to the Survey Party Chief, and assists with survey-data translation and preparation of the project completion package.

The work is performed outdoors across varied terrain and extreme climates. It may require walking 2–10 miles per day while carrying supplies and equipment, and clearing lines with a machete, brush axe, or chain saw. Travel and relocation to domestic or foreign locations may be required. Compensation is listed at $18.00–$19.00 per hour, with possible eligibility for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Requirements

• At least two years of surveying experience, including previous Instrumentman experience.
• Knowledge of electronic data collection methods for cross-country pipeline surveying.
• Knowledge of survey instrumentation operating procedures and survey data collection techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good oral communication skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely for reports, field notes, specifications, and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical knowledge, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to identify and solve organizational, business-related, technical, and administrative problems.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including when dealing with conflicting personalities; creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and address potential problems.
• Good working knowledge of TRC project operations and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements and willingness to relocate to domestic or foreign locations.
• Proficiency in PC operation, including spreadsheet and word-processing programs.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Ability to walk 2–10 miles per day while carrying supplies and equipment, and to clear lines using a machete, brush axe, or chain saw.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and extreme weather conditions, and to deal with wildlife and insects.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• ACSM Survey Technician Certificate.
• Experience in database operations and use of engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain survey instrumentation and collect survey data, including turning angles and measuring distances.
• Perform assigned survey activities and make adjustments for obstructions encountered in the field.
• Process survey data and interface with the Survey Party Chief on data translation for preliminary alignment maps and plats.
• Implement project execution plans, procedures, safety and emergency-response requirements, and quality requirements.
• Assist the Survey Party Chief in requesting personnel and equipment needed for survey activities.
• Orient survey personnel to project requirements, procedures, safety, emergency response, quality, and documentation expectations; assign tasks and explain documentation requirements.
• Monitor personnel performance, conduct, documentation, and compliance with project requirements; provide guidance, coaching, motivation, or discipline as appropriate.
• Monitor project tasks, schedules, budgets, work-scope changes, documentation controls, and filing systems; document required changes.
• Maintain close communication with the Survey Party Chief about progress, problems, and possible resolutions.
• Maintain field notes in accordance with TRC Guidelines for Field Surveys.
• Assist with the indoctrination of survey personnel before and during field work.
• Assume leadership of the survey team in the Survey Party Chief’s absence.
• Assist in preparing and submitting complete survey documentation in the project completion package.
• Ensure company and project surveying procedures are properly implemented and report to the Survey Party Chief for interpretation of TRC field survey guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 to 25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state law.
• Possible participation in the annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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