Instrument Operator

Encompass Energy Services; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services in Duluth, MN seeks a field survey assistant to support field operations and assist the Party Chief. You will maintain survey equipment and stay current with surveying methods.

You will perform boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for clients; set up and operate total stations, GPS, and data collectors; perform survey calculations and stakeout as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience on a land surveying party.
• Familiar with boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Ability to perform data collected field surveys.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients.
• Set-up and operate survey equipment, including total-station, data-collector, level, and GPS
• Perform survey calculations
• Perform all aspects of stakeout and locations surveys using applicable survey equipment
• Maintain survey equipment used and keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools
• Coordinate work of assigned subordinate personnel
• Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions
• Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used

Skills

Field surveying

Boundary surveys

ALTA surveys

Data collection

GPS

Total station

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total station

GPS

Data collector

Level

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for assisting with field surveying activities, including maintenance of survey equipment. Reports to the Party Chief. Keeps abreast of the latest surveying methods and recommends revisions to the surveying procedures to the Party Chief as identified.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients


• Set-up and operate survey equipment, including total-station, data-collector, level, and GPS


• Perform survey calculations


• Perform all aspects of stakeout and locations surveys using applicable survey equipment


• Maintain survey equipment used and keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools


• Coordinate work of assigned subordinate personnel


• Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions


• Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED


• Minimum of (1-3) years of experience working on a land surveying party


• Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys


• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys


• Through knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies


• Ability to work outside in all seasons


• Must be willing to travel