Survey Crew Chief - Oil & Gas

GLOBAL RAYMAC SURVEYS•Grande Prairie, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Raymac is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Survey Crew Chief to support our growing operations in the Grande Prairie, AB area. This role involves completing accountability and oversight for assigned field survey work, including autonomous station and equipment setup, client communication, and field stakeout setup. The Survey Crew Chief will also be responsible for interpreting and executing Project Manager directions, ensuring data accuracy, performing advanced calculations, and managing timesheets and expenses for themselves and survey assistants. A key part of the role includes ensuring the completion of Field Hazard documentation and assessment, locating and verifying pipeline alignments, facilities, valves, and associated infrastructure. The position requires performing various types of surveys using GPS, GNSS, total station, and laser scanning, establishing and maintaining survey control points, and collecting accurate field measurements for integrity assessment and maintenance projects. The Survey Crew Chief will also support excavation, anomaly investigation, and repair activities by providing precise location data.

Requirements

1-5 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or similar field-based geomatics role (Oil & Gas and/or Construction experience).
Diploma or degree in Geomatics, Surveying, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with Trimble GNSS equipment and software.
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and all seasons.
Willingness to work away from home for extended periods when required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, legible field notes.
Ability to work cooperatively on a team, make critical field decisions, and maintain a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laser scanning, drones, and line locating considered an asset.
Strong spatial recognition, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Complete accountability and oversight for a field survey work as assigned
Autonomous station and equipment Set Up
Complete field, and on site, client communication and management accountability
Full and autonomous field stakeout set up (level and control networks etc.)
Full accountability and ability, to support, direct and assess Location Management and Survey Standards
Decision making authority for supply and equipment maintenance and company asset repair and maintenance
Equipment maintenance, control, repair and inventory accountability
Complete interpretation of, and execution of, Project Manager field direction
Data collection and field measurement downloading & accuracy
Advanced calculation skills and angle/ distance measurement
Time sheet entry & expense oversight for self and survey assistants
Ensure the completion of Field Hazard documentation and assessment
Locate and verify pipeline alignments, facilities, valves, and associated infrastructure
Perform GPS, GNSS, total station, and laser scanning surveys
Establish and maintain survey control points and benchmarks
Collect accurate field measurements for integrity assessment and maintenance projects
Support excavation, anomaly investigation, and repair activities by providing precise location data
Adhere to company safety policies and industry regulations.
Ensure survey activities comply with land-use permits, regulatory requirements, and right-of-way agreements.
Lead hazard assessments and field safety meetings.
Maintain accurate survey records and documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.