Experienced Surveyor - Red Dog Mine, AK - Rotational

Kuna•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced or professional land surveyor (PLS) that will lead survey field and office activities, operate survey instruments and collect various survey-level information in the field. The individual will be responsible for performing field quality control, performs office distillation of field data, all types of survey computations; preparation of TINs and surfaces, and final mapping in an AutoCAD or equivalent environment. This is a rotational, hourly full time position with both office and field work requirements. The individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring survey technicians on a periodic basis. The primary work location will be Red Dog Mine, on a rotational basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of field survey experience in a wide variety of roles and positions, including at urban and remote locations.
Must be proficient in the use of total stations, GPS receivers and data collectors, GPS reduction software such as Trimble Business Center.
Experience in AutoCAD with demonstrated survey drafting skills required.
Ability to read and understand survey drawings, plans & specifications.
Knowledge of principles of monumentation, staking and marking.
Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel.
Must possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
Must be productive and positive working in both the field and office environments.
Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
Must be able and willing to travel within Alaska.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor license is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing official land, air space and water boundaries.
Provides all types of survey research, computations, computer-aided survey drafting of topographic maps and plats
Provides written descriptions of land and parcels for deeds, leases, and other legal documents in accordance with local, state, federal and project requirements.
Provides reporting of daily activities and accurate notes (field log books) of activities.
Reports on project progress and completion status to the client or through the Kuna Director of Survey.
Supervises project field crew(s) and/or serves as field Party Chief of a one to two-person field survey crews in urban and remote areas of Alaska, including scheduling, management and coordination of the daily and on-going operations of the field survey crew.
Work in the field on control, boundary, subdivision, topographic & design surveys, aerial mapping control and aeronautical surveys; may also perform hydrographic surveying.
Accurately run and adjust survey measuring instruments including digital levels, GPS equipment, and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.
Take accurate and clear field notes and sketches; perform note reduction.
Understand and identify basic sources of measurement errors.
Perform mathematical calculations and check field data in the field.
Perform data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey programs and AutoCAD.
Project management duties including: quality control, project tracking from start to finish, client contact.
Perform quality control checks on each project, including computations, field book formats and content.
Perform project research, logistics and management, review plats and prepare legal descriptions.
Adhere to the company’s policies, safety plan and the project safety plan.
Mentor survey team, including professional & technical oversight and guidance
Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.