Rodman/Chainman (Surveryor)

Bechtel•Sulphur, LA

About The Position

The Rodman/Chainman supports field and office surveying activities. The role manages day-to-day field survey crew activities according to survey work requests (SWRs), prioritizes safety, and helps ensure crew members meet minimum qualifications and performance expectations. Responsibilities include managing digital data transfers, preparing and computing field stakeout data, collecting survey data, performing layouts, checking office calculations, and assisting the Office Surveyor with Civil 3D or CAD work. The position also supports project control, design-data reviews, field documentation, and equipment handling and care. Other field duties may be assigned by the Lead Surveyor or Area Lead Surveyor, including covering for instrument operators or rodmen during their absence.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or associate degree in land surveying; experience may be substituted for the degree.
Civil 3D or CAD experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Bechtel experience.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day field survey crew activities in accordance with survey work requests (SWRs).
Ensure field survey work is performed with the highest regard for safety and that company and site safety procedures are followed.
Ensure survey crew personnel, including instrument operators and rodmen, meet minimum qualifications and performance expectations.
Manage digital data workflows, including uploading and downloading files.
Prepare and compute field stakeout data according to SWRs.
Collect field survey data and perform layouts according to SWR requirements.
Assist the Office Surveyor with Civil 3D or CAD work.
Double-check office calculations based on issued-for-construction prints or layouts performed by others.
Mark measurement points with elevations, station numbers, or other identifying marks.
Obtain data pertaining to angles, distances, elevations, points, and contours.
Compile notes, sketches, and records of data obtained and work performed.
Assist in establishing horizontal and vertical project control.
Review design drawings to confirm design data.
Use design drawings to calculate values of commodities to be staked out.
Unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Perform minor maintenance, calibration, or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Perform other field duties assigned by the Lead Surveyor or Area Lead Surveyor, including substituting for instrument operators or rodmen during their absence.