Party Chief

Keystone Engineering Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. is looking for a Party Chief in Lafayette, LA, responsible for collecting field survey data and supervising personnel. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with project managers and field teams, ensuring project requirements are met.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and possess experience with surveying equipment. The role requires standing, walking, and carrying equipment frequently, and travel is necessary for site visits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related work experience.
• Ability to operate surveying instruments effectively.
• Self-motivated and organized with creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements from project manager and field operations lead.
• Inspect assigned equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
• Direct assigned field associates on daily assignments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic distance measuring equipment

GPS

All-terrain vehicles

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone Companies consists of nine entities, including: Milestone Project Services, LLC SIS SILverstone, LLC, Milestone Commissioning Services, LLC VeraPro, LLC, Milestone Staffing Services, LLC Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping, LLC, Milestone Industrial Services, LLC Salmon & Associates, LLC. Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On‑Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management, Surveying & Mapping.

Party Chief – Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping

This position will be primarily responsible for communicating with the Project Manager and/or Field Operations Lead and client field representative; understanding the needs of the project and collecting field survey data required for the project; supervising field survey personnel.

Position Type

Full‑time

Location

Lafayette, LA

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk long distances while carrying equipment, sometimes through rugged terrain, mud, or swamp; drive and/or ride in a boat; sit; balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Site visits required.

Essential Functions

• Gather project requirements from project manager and field operations lead.
• Communicate project requirements to field team.
• Complete daily job safety analysis form.
• Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings.
• Ensure field crew has necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements.
• Inspect assigned equipment to ensure proper working conditions prior to use. Schedule routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate field work schedule based on project requirements.
• Direct assigned field associates on daily assignments.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained.
• Communicate findings of field survey with project team.
• Track assigned field team associates’ work hours and complete timesheets.
• Train assigned field associates on survey.
• Report incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete incident report as required.
• Monitor work conditions and responsibly use stop work authority.

Requirements

• A high school diploma OR its equivalent plus three to five years related work.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS, all‑terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, creative, organized, and solution advocate.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.