Junior Land Surveyor

Kent•Deer Park, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join its team in Deer Park, Texas, supporting Baytown operations and regional project sites. The role performs survey work as part of a field survey crew, assisting the Instrument Man with field measurements and equipment maintenance, and helping clean work sites and vehicles. The Junior Surveyor receives technical direction from the Survey Party Chief and Instrument Man when instructed by the Survey Party Chief. The supervisor is the Survey Coordinator, who reports to the C/S Department Manager. The position involves preparing equipment and supplies for fieldwork, following site safety requirements, assisting with survey instruments and data collection, maintaining field notes, and completing cleanup and organization after fieldwork. Travel to project sites is required as dictated by project or client requirements. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with higher education considered a plus, and 0–3 years of experience. A TWIC is required, as is the ability to complete required basic and site-specific safety training. Kent describes itself as committed to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and responsible energy development. It offers family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; higher education is a plus.
0–3 years of experience.
TWIC required.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Basic knowledge of surveying.
Ability to complete required basic and site-specific safety training.
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and ability to apply that knowledge to complex problems.
Computer skills and ability to use software programs.
Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organizational skills.
Ability to work on steep slopes, rough or uneven ground, and construction sites; stoop, bend, reach, lift, and carry items up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs; and climb in areas requiring fall protection.

Nice To Haves

Higher education beyond a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily toolbox meetings.
Provide the Survey Party Chief with information needed to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
Inspect tools daily before use; tag equipment that is unsuitable or needs repair, note the issue, inform the Survey Party Chief, and remove the equipment from the work vehicle.
Assist the Instrument Man in testing survey instruments and auto-levels after maintenance or calibration.
Follow site safety standards, work practices, and guidelines, and communicate safety issues to the Survey Party Chief.
Obtain an ExxonMobil work permit or approval to begin field survey work when requested by the Survey Party Chief.
Communicate data-collection issues to the Survey Party Chief.
Adhere to the GL-10-07-0 Error Reduction Process.
Contribute to improving operations, reducing turnaround times, streamlining processes, and providing quality customer service collaboratively.
Walk down the job with the Survey Crew and Survey Requestor.
Assist the Instrument Man in operating survey-engineering instruments and devices to measure distances and collect data for cross-section, profile, location, topographic, and construction-layout surveys.
Assist in establishing lines, critical points, and angles; use a shovel and other hand tools to locate survey monuments and points; and set, clean, and paint survey points.
Maintain field notes documenting backsight and foresight heights for each setup.
Clean the work site and organize materials and equipment after fieldwork; restock the vehicle as needed.
Clean the work vehicle, including removing trash and arranging for washing and vacuuming.
Refuel vehicles as required to avoid interfering with fieldwork.
Sort, file, shelve, and handle documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment for clerical operations.
Perform other reasonable ad hoc tasks within the scope of the role as assigned by a supervisor or management.