Survey - Oil and Gas

Atwell, LLCSan Antonio, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Atwell, LLC is a leader in consulting, engineering, and construction services, serving the real estate & land development, and energy markets. With a strong national presence and over 2,000 employees across 75+ locations, Atwell is a growing, privately owned company recognized for its commitment to being a "Best Place to Work" and its industry rankings. The O&G Party Chief is responsible for supervising field crew personnel, ensuring safety and policy compliance, and performing survey tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently to produce accurate survey data. The O&G Instrument Technician supports the Party Chief and contributes to project survey policies and guidelines by utilizing survey equipment, conducting field surveys, and ensuring data accuracy.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of survey experience as a Party Chief.
  • A strong background in surveying techniques and equipment operation. This experience must include all aspects of pipeline surveying.
  • Proficiency in maintaining and using various surveying tools, Trimble preferred.
  • Leadership skills to guide survey party members.
  • Exceptional documentation and reporting abilities.
  • Diligence in equipment maintenance and calibration.
  • Hold a valid Driver's License and pass drug screening.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in surveying.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and pass a drug screen.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Physical fitness and stamina for extended periods of outdoor work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform topographic surveys, mapping surveys, boundary surveys, route surveys (including pipelines and transmission lines), construction staking, and as-built surveys.
  • Utilize and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, automatic levels, Trimble RTK systems, data collectors, and other specialized tools.
  • Lead and oversee survey party members, evaluate survey progress, and ensure surveys adhere to company procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining work-issued vehicles, laptops, and survey equipment.
  • Maintain detailed and organized field notes, create field sketches, draw isometric drawings, and capture site photographs in accordance with our standard procedures.
  • Ensure all surveying equipment is in optimal working condition, with timely calibration and adjustments as needed.
  • Collect and document survey data accurately, thoroughly, and comprehensively using assigned survey equipment.
  • Download data, record notes, sketches, pictures, and more at the end of each workday. Enter time, expenses, safety documents, and other administrative records as required.
  • Assist with your crew member’s new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.
  • Utilize a range of survey equipment, including GPS receivers, Robotic and Conventional Instrumentation, with precision and expertise.
  • Conduct field surveys on behalf of our clients, ensuring data accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Acquire an understanding of basic field calculations and procedures.
  • Perform assigned survey instrumentation operations, taking responsibility for collected survey data.
  • Download survey data efficiently and accurately.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in data collection using Trimble equipment and associated software products.
  • Maintain and operate survey instrumentation throughout the data collection process, ensuring equipment remains in optimal working condition.

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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