Local Survey Instrument Operator / Equipment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : JOB SUMMARY

The Local Instrument Operator / Survey Equipment Specialist should have prior civil and pipeline experience and can work primarily in the Lexington office under the supervision of Survey Manager. The successful candidate will perform duties related to managing survey field equipment, provide survey technical support to field personnel, and can perform local survey projects in the field as needed. This role will also process field data, draw line work, plot deeds, and plat revisions. The primary job duty will be supporting local survey crew work. This position must have flexibility and availability for occasional overnight travel as required by the project / client. Per diem will be paid if applicable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES OF THE JOB

Maintains and updates the survey equipment inventory log.

Issues survey equipment and supplies to field personnel.

Serves as the main point of contact for survey equipment troubleshooting.

Responsible for all survey equipment maintenance.

Ensures that GPS equipment is scheduled for quarterly calibration.

Responsible for filling equipment requests.

Ensures adherence to company and project specifications as they relate to both conventional and GPS survey methods / procedures.

Process Field Survey data files with project specific feature codes and attributes using Trimble Business Center (TBC) software, and exporting data into various file types, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, excel spread sheets and industry standard csv files.

Assisting survey managers with drawing line work, plotting deeds, and plat creations / revisions as needed.

Trains field personnel on company surveying standards and procedures.

Performs survey work in the field for local projects as needed. Per diem will be paid if applicable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Provides professional and courteous service to employees and external clients and other contacts.

Must possess a current, valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to corporate insurer.

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Availability and flexibility to travel overnight, depending on project needs and requirements.

Proficient working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong working knowledge of pipeline route selection, surveying, construction and operations / maintenance.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, topographic maps, tax / parcel maps, plats and deed descriptions.

Strong working knowledge of both conventional and survey / mapping-grade GPS survey equipment and methods.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 2 years of direct job-related experience as an Instrument Operator

Must be familiar with pipeline GPS and conventional survey.

Must be familiar with pipeline construction practices and be proficient with the utilization of GPS electronic survey data collection units and conventional survey equipment.

Possess a detailed knowledge and expertise such that basic equipment repairs or configuration changes can be made without resorting to off-site support. Equipment may include but not be limited to : Optical Total station, Trimble GPS equipment and data collectors, chain saws and pipe locators, (Metrotech 850 and RD8000).

Associates or bachelors degree in a related field is a plus.

Candidates should be local to the Greater Lexington, KY area as this position will be working in our office some days and will be needed to travel occasionally for project specific assignments. Per diem will be eligible for jobs meeting IRS travel guidelines.