Distribution Field Tech 2-FD2

Pike Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a field data collection professional in Greenville, SC to identify standard overhead and underground utility equipment and gather facilities data for updating records and design docs.

You will measure, map, photograph, inventory equipment, and stake as directed by senior staff, often working outdoors with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting field data and measurements per project specifications.
• Familiar with hand-held data collection devices, laser range finders, GPS and digital cameras.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Pike Engineering core values in interactions with colleagues and clients.
• Assist in safety initiatives and follow all safety practices in the Pike Engineering Safety Manual.
• Accurately gather field data and measurements using specified formats and devices.
• Identify overhead and underground distribution facilities to be documented in the field.
• Record data clearly using standard symbols so office staff can use it effectively.
• Meet production targets and project milestones; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Safety practices

Independent

Team oriented

Customer oriented

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Driver's license

Tools

Hand-held data collection units

Laser range finders

Digital cameras

GPS receivers

Job description

Position Overview:

The incumbent should be able to identify most standard overhead and underground utility equipment. Responsibilities include collection of facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facility records or preparing design documents. This position encompasses data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees. This position may work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will adhere to and be a strong advocate for Pike Engineering's Core Values to both Pike Engineering employees and our client(s)
• The Incumbent may be required to assist in power restoration efforts with natural disaster events (eg: driver, wire guard, runner)
• The incumbent will be familiar with and follow all practices as outlined in the Pike Engineering Safety Manual
• The incumbent will be an advocate of safety and participate in all safety initiatives
• Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
• Identification of most standard overhead and underground distribution facilities.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field.
• Be familiar with and have a basic working knowledge of technology tools such as hand-held data collection units, laser range finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers.
• Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; be able to recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field inventory and environment per the project specifications.
• Accurately records data and measurements using correct standards and symbology such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Meets production targets and understands the importance of project deliverables and milestones.
• Overnight travel may be required
• Working in an outside environment

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Follow all Pike Engineering and client safety practices and promote a safe working environment
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and assist in the training of Distribution Field Tech I's and new peers.
• Act as a team leader of lesser skilled employees if assigned
• The incumbent will have a valid driver's license

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company