Survey Field Technician (Energy) - West Texas
About The Position
Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Field Technician (Energy) to support surveying operations across West Texas energy projects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, traveling to project sites, and operating advanced survey equipment in a fast-paced field environment. Candidates should either be based in the Fort Worth area and willing to travel extensively to Midland and surrounding West Texas locations or already reside in the West Texas region. As a Survey Field Technician, you will work closely with a Survey Party Chief to support data collection efforts for a variety of surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, preliminary, ALTA, and utility/line location surveys.
Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and field conditions.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout West Texas and surrounding project areas.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a field team.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift and carry survey equipment and work on uneven terrain.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in land surveying, construction, energy, utilities, or related field work.
- Basic understanding of mathematics, measurements, and data collection.
- Familiarity with survey instruments, GPS equipment, total stations, or related technology.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Survey Party Chief with daily survey field operations.
- Operate and maintain survey instruments used to collect accurate field data.
- Support boundary, topographic, ALTA, preliminary, utility, and line location surveys.
- Prepare and organize equipment and supplies needed for daily field activities.
- Collect, record, and manage survey data under the direction of the Survey Party Chief.
- Communicate equipment needs, deficiencies, and field issues to the Survey Party Chief.
- Ensure survey instruments remain properly calibrated and operational.
- Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and adhere to all safety requirements.
- Assist with vehicle, trailer, UTV, and equipment inspections.
- Clean, maintain, and inventory assigned survey equipment and vehicles.
- Follow company survey procedures, safety guidelines, and project requirements.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
