Survey Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The qualified candidate shall be available full-time with specific skill sets related to survey data collection. Possessing a functional knowledge of all survey equipment including setup, acquisition styles, and equipment limitations with respect to project tolerances and expectations. We require the employee to be reliable, detail-oriented, possess good work ethic, and maintain a positive attitude with excellent communication skills. The qualified candidate must stay acquainted with the latest surveying methods and be open to adapting to new equipment and technologies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a survey party chief
• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Robotic total station use, Convention total stations use, SX10/SX7 scanning, and Trimble GPS and data upload/ download routines
• Knowledgeable with Trimble survey styles, site calibration routines and methodology
• Knowledgeable with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collection in reference to boundary surveys, topographic surveys, roadway corridor surveys, control surveys and as-built surveys
• Ability to work outside in all seasons/ Comfortable working along roadway or near congested traffic
• Must be willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Part 107 certificate is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
• Setup, operate and routinely validate accuracies of survey equipment including data-collector, digital level, and GPS system.
• Perform and verify survey related mathematical calculations.
• Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches for all work performed.
• Perform all aspects of stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment.
• Maintain all survey equipment and keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools.
• Coordinate work of assigned subordinate personnel.
• Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions.
• Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED