Instrument Operator - Survey & Field Data for Energy Infra

21 Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, paid weekly

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline, Inc. seeks an Instrument Operator for a Lafayette, LA project. You will provide accurate survey measurements, establish control points, and support staking plans while ensuring adherence to project specs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in surveying, a relevant diploma or certification, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, lasers, and data collectors. Travel to multiple sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant surveying experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or certification in surveying preferred.
• Proficient with total stations, GPS, lasers, and data collectors.
• Strong math, detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise measurements and surveys using field instruments.
• Establish survey control points, benchmarks, reference lines.
• Set up and operate surveying equipment for data collection.
• Prepare survey reports and staking plans.
• Ensure compliance with project specs and safety policies.
• Collaborate with team and travel to job sites.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surveying degree or certification

Tools

Total stations

GPS systems

Laser scanners

Laser levels

Data collectors

Job description

Primoris Pipeline, Inc. seeks an Instrument Operator for a Lafayette, LA project. You will provide accurate survey measurements, establish control points, and support staking plans while ensuring adherence to project specs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in surveying, a relevant diploma or certification, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, lasers, and data collectors. Travel to multiple sites may be required.