What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURVEY INSTRUMENT OPERATOR position at Gulf Companies?
Description
Position Title: Survey Instrument Operator
Location: 100% out in the field
Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.?
Position Description
This individual will be required to operate survey instruments and be required to perform surveys and/or field data collection as directed by management.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be asked to stand, walk long distances while carrying equipment to assist in equipment loading. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position Title: Survey Instrument Operator
Location: 100% out in the field
Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.?
Position Description
This individual will be required to operate survey instruments and be required to perform surveys and/or field data collection as directed by management.
Essential Functions
- The instrument operator uses a variety of surveying instruments to support a survey crew in their daily operations
- Assists in the completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief
- Responsible for the operation, checking and basic field adjustments of survey equipment. E.g. tripods, tribrachs, levels, total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems
- Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations
- Read and interpret various types of maps and plans
- Complete neat and orderly field notes for survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
- Keeps Crew Chief informed of problems and progress
- Load and unload trucks with equipment and supplies
- Clean and maintain survey equipment, tools and vehicle
- Follow company safety procedures for survey operation
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid, current driver’s license
- One year industry experience
- Knowledgeable in the principles and performance of basic types of surveys, survey computations, and field operations
- Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
- Ability to work out of town, in remote locations, for extended periods of time
- Minimum High school diploma or GED;
- College or Technical training in either land surveying, AutoCAD drafting, or other related technical skills preferred;
- Business and people acumen
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be asked to stand, walk long distances while carrying equipment to assist in equipment loading. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
