Party Chief (Surveyor)

Bechtel•Pecos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading a survey field crew, collecting and processing survey data, and performing layouts according to established procedures. The Party Chief will supervise and train team members, work outdoors in various weather conditions, and potentially work at elevations on structures. Responsibilities include marking points, staking for excavation, operating survey instruments, compiling notes, communicating with engineers and supervisors, and adhering to project timelines and safety protocols. The role also involves assisting with control establishment, reviewing drawings, performing calculations, and handling materials and equipment.

Requirements

Experience operating survey instruments.
Ability to collect survey data.
Ability to perform layouts.
Ability to mark points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
Ability to carry and set stakes.
Ability to clear brush from survey lines.
Ability to stake and grade for excavation.
Ability to compile notes, sketches, and records of data obtained, and work performed.
Ability to communicate with Field Engineers and Supervisors.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Adaptability to changing conditions.
Ability to assist in establishing horizontal and vertical control for the project.
Ability to review design drawings for correct data.
Ability to perform and check calculations.
Ability to load, transport and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Ability to assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Adherence to safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Experience training Instrument Operators and Surveyor Assistants.
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Experience working at elevation on structures.

Responsibilities

Supervises and trains Instrument Operators and Surveyor Assistants.
Leads the survey field crew and directs the work.
Works outdoors in all weather conditions.
Works at elevation on structures.
Collects survey data and performs layouts in accordance with Bechtel Surveying Procedures.
Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
Carries and sets stakes and clears brush from survey lines.
Stakes and grades for excavation.
Operates survey instruments and obtains data pertaining to angles, elevations, points and contours.
Compiles notes, sketches, and records of data obtained, and work performed.
Communicates with Field Engineers and Supervisors.
Works under time constraints and is adaptable to changing conditions.
Assists in establishing horizontal and vertical control for the project.
Reviews design drawings for correct data, performs and checks calculations.
Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Assists in lifting, positioning and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Adheres to safety procedures.