Lead Land Surveyor Kent is looking for a Lead Land Surveyor to be based in Deer Park, TX and support regional project site(s).As known as a Party Chief, the senior member of a crew is responsible for the well-being and safety of crew members, the completion of scheduled workload per assignment and the preservation of data quality/quantity. The Lead Surveyor receives scheduling assignments. The specific responsibilities of the Lead Surveyor are to direct, organize, execute survey fieldwork, and document field observations according to company policies and acceptable practices. In addition, the Lead Surveyor should monitor crew performance in the field to maintain the quality of the data collected.
Responsibilities: To prepare for fieldwork, a Lead Surveyor must:
- Conduct daily tool box meetings.
- Obtain work requests from Survey Supervisor.
- Become familiar with work area locations where crew will be surveying, review travel arrangements with Supervisor and manage all safety concerns.
- Review with Supervisor safety concerns outside of the standing JLA.Inform Supervisor if survey activities to require support for permit issues and other contractor support i.e. scaffolds, test trenches, special lifts or required equipment etc.
- Supply Supervisor information to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Ensure the Survey Crew checks in and out at control center or was proper work authorization in accordance with client procedures.
- Prepare execution plan and obtain necessary documentation to execute field survey work.
- Obtaining proper safety equipment from Safety team. If equipment not available report to Supervisor.
- Contacting survey request client to coordinate field review and execution (when necessary).During field work, the Lead Surveyor will:
- Regulate work to ensure all site safety standards, work practices, and guidelines are adhered to.
- Communicate any safety issues, regardless of the severity to Supervisor.
- Keep Supervisor informed of all movements outside of the MOB.Receive Client Work Permit or approval to begin field survey work. Communicate Work Permit issues to Supervisor (if necessary).Execute field survey work & report work estimate to Supervisor.
- Resolving technical issues in the field. Communicate issues to Supervisor.
- After field work, the Lead Surveyor will:
- Complete survey write up report and issue it to Supervisor.
- Assign Junior Surveyors task to download Survey data.
- Assign Junior Surveyors duties to keep the vehicles clean and prepared for the next work request.
- Having Crew report to Supervisor for extra assignments to maintain a productive crew during down times when Lead Surveyor is preparing or completing survey write up report.
- After all notes are complete let Crew review survey for completeness.
- Update Survey Work Request Program in PASS.Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Diploma or College Degree in relevant technical discipline. Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience. Integrate new tools and techniques into existing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel to project sites as required. Proven experience with Faro & Leica Geosystems survey hardware and software. Ability to complete required BASIC and Site-Specific safety training as necessary. TWIC Required.
Communication: Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Effective time management, planning and organizational skills. Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary. Strong interpersonal skills. Traveling is required as well as between various job sites. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to bring the project to successful completion. Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary. Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values. Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency. Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required. Some lifting; max 50lbs. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country. Details about the role:
Location: Deer Park, TXRelocation required: N/ATravel required: Per Project Requirements
Contract type: Full-time
Experience level: 8 to 10 years
