Lead Land Surveyor

Kent; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Lead Land Surveyor to be based in Deer Park, TX and support regional project site(s). The Lead Surveyor is the senior member of a crew and is responsible for the well-being and safety of crew members, the completion of scheduled workload per assignment and the preservation of data quality/quantity.

You will oversee fieldwork, lead survey crews, review safety and permits, and ensure accurate field observations in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or college degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with field surveying workflows and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organize, and execute survey fieldwork according to company policies.
• Manage field crew safety and ensure data quality/quantity.
• Prepare execution plans and obtain necessary documentation for fieldwork.
• Review and coordinate with client and supervisor on permits and safety issues.
• Ensure crew check-in/out and proper work authorization procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma or College Degree in relevant technical discipline

Tools

Faro Geosystems

Leica Geosystems

Survey hardware/software

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Lead Land Surveyor to be based in Deer Park, TX and support regional project site(s). As known as a Party Chief is the senior member of a crew and is responsible for the well-being and safety of crew members, the completion of scheduled workload per assignment and the preservation of data quality/quantity. The Lead Surveyor receives scheduling assignments. The specific responsibilities of the Lead Surveyor aretodirect,organize,executesurveyfieldwork, anddocumentfieldobservationsaccordingtocompany policies and acceptable practices. In addition, the Lead Surveyor should monitor crew performance in the field to maintain the quality of the data collected.

Skills andResponsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Toprepareforfieldwork,aLeadSurveyormust–

• Conductdailytoolboxmeetings.
• ObtainworkrequestsfromSurveySupervisor.
• Becomefamiliarwithworkarea locationswherecrewwill besurveying,reviewtravel arrangementswithSupervisorandmanageallsafetyconcerns.ReviewwithSupervisor safety concerns outside of the standing JLA.
• Inform Supervisor if survey activities to require support for permit issues and other contractorsupporti.e.scaffolds,testtrenches,specialliftsorrequiredequipmentetc.
• SupplySupervisorinformationtomaintaininventoryofsuppliesandequipment.
• EnsuretheSurveyCrewchecksinandoutatcontrolcenterorwasproperworkauthorization in accordance with client procedures.
• Prepareexecutionplanandobtainnecessarydocumentationtoexecutefieldsurveywork.
• ObtainingpropersafetyequipmentfromSafetyteam.Ifequipmentnotavailablereportto Supervisor.
• Contactingsurveyrequestclienttocoordinatefieldreviewandexecution(whennecessary).

Duringfieldwork,theLeadSurveyorwill–

• Regulateworktoensureallsitesafetystandards,workpractices,andguidelinesare adhered to.
• Communicateanysafetyissues,regardlessoftheseveritytoSupervisor.
• KeepSupervisorinformedofallmovementsoutsideoftheMOB.
• ReceiveClientWorkPermitorapprovaltobeginfieldsurveywork.CommunicateWork Permit issues to Supervisor (if necessary).
• Executefieldsurveywork&reportworkestimatetoSupervisor.
• Resolvingtechnicalissuesinthefield.CommunicateissuestoSupervisor.

Afterfieldwork,theLeadSurveyorwill–

• CompletesurveywriteupreportandissueittoSupervisor.
• AssignJuniorSurveyorstasktodownloadSurveydata.
• AssignJuniorSurveyorsdutiestokeepthevehiclescleanandpreparedforthenextwork request.
• Having Crew report to Supervisor for extra assignments to maintain a productive crew duringdowntimeswhenLeadSurveyorispreparingorcompletingsurveywriteupreport.
• AfterallnotesarecompleteletCrewreviewsurveyforcompleteness.
• UpdateSurveyWorkRequestPrograminPASS.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Yourknowledge/skills,education,andexperience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Diploma or College Degree in relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Integrate new tools and techniques into existing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Proven experience with Faro & Leica Geosystems survey hardware and software.
• Ability to complete required BASIC and Site-Specific safety training as necessary.
• TWIC Required.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Traveling is required as well as between various job sites.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to bring the project to successful completion.
• Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values.
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
• Some lifting; max 50lbs.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Deer Park, TX Relocation required: N/A Travel required: Per Project Requirements Contract type: Full-time Experience level: 8 to 10 years