Field Instrument Operator: Pipeline Survey Pro

Primoris Services Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid weekly

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Instrument Operator to support surveying on pipeline and energy projects. You will perform precise measurements with total stations, GPS systems, laser scanners, and data collectors, and contribute to control point setup and staking plans.

Join a team dedicated to safety, accuracy, and timely delivery of field data for compressor stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure. Regular outdoor work and travel to sites nationwide are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree/certification in surveying preferred.
• Proven experience as a surveyor, rod man, or instrument operator.
• Proficient with total stations, GPS, laser scanners, and data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise measurements and survey activities using advanced surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS, laser scanners, and data collectors.
• Assist in establishing survey control points, benchmarks, and reference lines for accurate data.
• Set up and operate surveying equipment to collect topographic and as-built data.
• Perform data analysis and calculations to generate survey reports.
• Support construction staking plans and mark control points, boundaries, and features.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance on-site.
• Collaborate with the surveying team and coordinate with project crews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surveying degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

Total stations

GPS systems

Laser scanners

Data collectors

Job description

Primoris Pipeline is seeking an Instrument Operator to support surveying on pipeline and energy projects. You will perform precise measurements with total stations, GPS systems, laser scanners, and data collectors, and contribute to control point setup and staking plans.

Join a team dedicated to safety, accuracy, and timely delivery of field data for compressor stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure. Regular outdoor work and travel to sites nationwide are expected.