Instrument Operator

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

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services in Houston is seeking a Survey Party Assistant to support field surveying activities, maintain equipment, and assist the Party Chief in daily operations.

You will set up and operate total stations, GPS, data collectors, and levels, perform survey calculations, stakeout, and field checks, and help train junior staff while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience on a land surveying party.
• Familiar with boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Able to perform data collection and field surveys (topography, ALTA, road frontage, as-built).
• Knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection; adapt to new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveying activities and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Work as a member of a survey crew on boundary, topography, ALTA, ROW, and construction surveys.
• Set up and operate survey equipment (total station, GPS, data collector, level).
• Perform survey calculations and stakeout/locations surveys.
• Maintain equipment and stock survey truck with supplies.
• Coordinate work of subordinates and assist/train junior personnel.
• Make accuracy checks and calibrations on equipment.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Field procedures

Team coordination

Travel willingness

Survey calculations

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