Field Survey Party Chief — Lead Field Team & Data

Keystone Engineering Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks a Party Chief to lead field survey activities for projects. You will communicate with the Project Manager and Field Operations Lead, collect data, supervise survey personnel, and ensure field procedures meet requirements.

The role requires a HS diploma and 3–5 years related experience; ability to operate surveying equipment, boats, GPS; strong communication and safety mindset. This PRN position offers as-needed hours in the Lafayette area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3–5 years related work experience.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements from project manager and field operations lead.
• Communicate project requirements to field team.
• Complete daily job safety analysis form.
• Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings.
• Ensure field crew has necessary equipment and supplies.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate field work schedule based on project requirements.
• Direct assigned field personnel on daily tasks.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data.
• Communicate findings to project team.
• Track work hours and complete timesheets.
• Train field associates on survey procedures.
• Report incidents to appropriate personnel and complete incident reports.
• Monitor conditions and use stop-work authority when needed.

Skills

Surveying

Electronic distance measuring

GPS usage

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total Station

GPS Receiver

Surveying equipment

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks a Party Chief to lead field survey activities for projects. You will communicate with the Project Manager and Field Operations Lead, collect data, supervise survey personnel, and ensure field procedures meet requirements.

The role requires a HS diploma and 3–5 years related experience; ability to operate surveying equipment, boats, GPS; strong communication and safety mindset. This PRN position offers as-needed hours in the Lafayette area.