Party Chief

Keystone Engineering Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana seeks a Party Chief to lead field survey activities for projects. You will communicate with the Project Manager and Field Operations Lead, collect data, supervise survey personnel, and ensure field procedures meet requirements.

The role requires a HS diploma and 3–5 years related experience; ability to operate surveying equipment, boats, GPS; strong communication and safety mindset. This PRN position offers as-needed hours in the Lafayette area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3–5 years related work experience.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate field work schedule based on project requirements.
• Direct assigned field personnel on daily tasks.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data.
• Communicate findings to project team.
• Track work hours and complete timesheets.
• Train field associates on survey procedures.
• Report incidents to appropriate personnel and complete incident reports.
• Monitor conditions and use stop-work authority when needed.

Skills

Surveying

Electronic distance measuring

GPS usage

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total Station

GPS Receiver

Surveying equipment

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.

Cornerstone is seeking a Party Chief to join our team. 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; Supervises field survey personnel.

Position Type

PRN "as needed"

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.

Preferred Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.