Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Services, LLC is seeking a qualified survey professional to join our field crew in Carlsbad, NM. The role emphasizes construction staking, data integrity, and reliable field operations across all weather conditions.

You will operate Trimble equipment, validate data quality, and maintain accurate field notes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a survey party chief, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while supervising junior staff, with willingness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years as survey party chief.
• Proficient with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, and Trimble GPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
• Set up, operate and validate survey equipment.
• Prepare and maintain field notes and sketches for all work performed.
• Perform stakeout and location surveys using survey equipment.
• Maintain survey equipment and keep survey truck stocked with supplies.
• Coordinate and train subordinate personnel.
• Make calibration checks and adjustments on equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

Trimble robotic total stations

Trimble GPS

Job description

Summary:

The qualified candidate shall be available full-time with specific skill sets related to survey data collection. Possessing a functional knowledge of all survey equipment including setup, acquisition styles, and equipment limitations with respect to project tolerances and expectations. We require the employee to be reliable, detail-oriented, possess good work ethic, and maintain a positive attitude with excellent communication skills. The employee must be able to work independently and will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and ensuring the integrity of all aspects of the survey, including routine maintenance of all survey equipment. The qualified candidate must stay acquainted with the latest surveying methods and be open to adapting to new equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
• Must be okay working in water.
• Setup, operate and routinely validate accuracies of survey equipment including data-collector, digital level, and GPS system
• Perform and verify survey related mathematical calculations
• Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches for all work performed
• Perform all aspects of stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment
• Maintain all survey equipment 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 (5) years of experience working as a survey party chief
• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble robotic total stations, Trimble GPS and data upload/ download routines
• Knowledgeable with Trimble survey styles, site calibration routines and methodology
• Knowledgeable with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collection in reference to boundary surveys, topographic surveys, roadway corridor surveys, control surveys and as-built surveys
• Ability to work outside in all seasons/ Comfortable working along roadway or near congested traffic
• Must be willing to travel

Encompass Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This position requires that you are eligible to work in the United States. Encompass Services, LLC will not sponsor visa applications for this position.