Party Chief

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc.; Westover (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy infrastructure company based in Westover, WV, is seeking a Field Survey Technician. The role demands support of field survey operations, effective data management, and communication skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant field experience, and the capacity to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extensive travel as required. Join a valued team where safety, advocacy, and integrity are paramount.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; relevant degree preferred.
• Ability to pass CST Level II certification exam.
• 5-7 years field survey experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily functions of the field survey crew.
• Establish effective communication with clients and peers.
• Manage all aspects of a field survey crew.

Skills

Field survey management

Effective communication

COGO and data collection

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Survey theory understanding

Basic CAD understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Survey data download tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site‑specific developments. Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the daily functions of the field survey crew(s).
• Thorough understanding of the project scope and support scheduling requirements.
• Download, compile, review and edit survey data according to the company’s standards and procedures.
• Establish effective communication with the client, peers and crew members.
• Ability to recognize and instruct in case of injury or accident according to the company’s safety protocols.
• Instruct all persons under his/her care with site specific dangers and can react immediately in case of injury or accident to best resolve serious situations.
• Manage all aspects of a field survey crew including site logistics & planning, allocating survey supplies, subordinate direction, and data acquisition.
• Keep Survey Coordinator and/or Project Manager aware of workload and requests work when needed.
• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a Party Chief has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the Senior Technician job description.
• Understanding of COGO and data collection computations.
• Conduct tailgate meetings with survey crews before each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are largely performed in a field setting.
• Must be able to work outdoors and on construction sites, exposed to outside environmental conditions – extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and atmospheric conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends to meet project demands.
• Position requires travel (up to 100%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• Position requires long hours and physical ability to hike through a variety of terrains while carrying equipment of approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

Management of field survey data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of a Senior Technician.
• The ability to clearly and concisely communicate with office staff, about field conditions and/or site issues.
• The ability to perform and manage an array field survey tasks at the direction of the Survey Coordinator and in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
• The ability to understand the other parts within the Company that uses produced information to create an end product, and how improvements in process can help improve end result.
• Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and survey data download & editing tools.
• A basic understanding of CAD and the ability to review, edit & understand field survey data.
• An understanding of survey theory and principles and how to apply them to an array of field tasks including boundary, topographic & vertical surveys.
• A thorough understanding of survey maps and construction drawings and extrapolate data for use in the field.
• The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to pass the Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level II certification exam and/or associate’s degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in field survey OR LSIT and 2-5 years of experience in field survey.
• Proven understanding of the management of field survey data.

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