Surveying Party Chief

Topographic•Benbrook, TX

About The Position

This position is responsible for utilizing the latest in geospatial/remote sensing technology including operation of UAS (drones), Lidar, and Aerial Photogrammetry/Thermal, Mobile, and Terrestrial sensors in support of the company's business lines. The Geospatial Party Chief will work on mapping missions throughout our offices and will also work in the office post-processing 3D data for a variety of deliverables. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced pilot’s, technicians, and RPLS's. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation. MAJOR TASKS Acquire airborne, mobile, and terrestrial data using various remote sensing systems. Troubleshoot, maintain, and prepare equipment. Perform classification, feature extraction and mapping from processed LIDAR data. Work with point cloud data collected by airborne, mobile, terrestrial methods. Extract 3D and planimetric information from the data and generate CAD mapping for delivery. Organize crew manpower and resources to perform assigned survey tasks quickly and efficiently. Manage daily work assignments/tasks of the assigned field crew, including use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection. Ensure field survey activities are performed in accordance with standards set by the company and industry standards of practice. Ensure crew’s adherence to all safety procedures and use of all required personal protective equipment. Daily communication with Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager managing the field survey operations on which the Party Chief is working. Conduct daily data downloading. Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, JSA's, and expense reports. Mentor and train on tasks as needed. Drive vehicle to and from job sites and company premises when needed. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Proficiency with use of all required survey equipment
Understanding of and proficiency with mid-level math skills
Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries and ALTA's
Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations
Excellent leadership skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High attention to detail
Good analytical skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Introductory knowledge of Trimble Business Center MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D, and Pix4D and other geospatial software packages, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Acquire airborne, mobile, and terrestrial data using various remote sensing systems.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and prepare equipment.
Perform classification, feature extraction and mapping from processed LIDAR data.
Work with point cloud data collected by airborne, mobile, terrestrial methods.
Extract 3D and planimetric information from the data and generate CAD mapping for delivery.
Organize crew manpower and resources to perform assigned survey tasks quickly and efficiently.
Manage daily work assignments/tasks of the assigned field crew, including use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection.
Ensure field survey activities are performed in accordance with standards set by the company and industry standards of practice.
Ensure crew’s adherence to all safety procedures and use of all required personal protective equipment.
Daily communication with Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager managing the field survey operations on which the Party Chief is working.
Conduct daily data downloading.
Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, JSA's, and expense reports.
Mentor and train on tasks as needed.
Drive vehicle to and from job sites and company premises when needed.