Survey Crew Chief OR

WESTLAKE CONSULTANTS INC; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid

Holidays

Company‑sponsored events

Professional Development

Professional education & licensure

In-house continuing education

401(k)

Employee benefits including medical, &

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Westlake Consultants Inc is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for the Industrial Measurement Division in Tigard, OR, with travel to client sites across the US. You will mentor IMD staff, supervise field crews, and ensure data integrity on complex projects.

The role requires extensive surveying expertise, strong QA practices, and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time. A driver’s license and ability to badge for restricted sites are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as an Instrument Technician, field procedures for data collection, and crew support.
• Intermediate skills in construction layout, calculations, and as-built surveying.
• Intermediate skills using survey equipment and software including survey instruments, data collectors, electronic levels, and 3D scanners.
• Demonstrated history of careful implementation of QA procedures.
• Detailed and legible note-keeping techniques.
• A genuine aptitude for geometry and problem-solving; prior experience in precise surveying is valuable; some experience with AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Ability to be badged for work in sensitive/restricted areas; requires a valid driver’s license; travel availability within US and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of field work for a variety of projects, including high profile and confidential projects.
• Maintaining safety standards and site safety protocol.
• Leadership and training of Instrument Operator team members within the IMD department.
• Communicating with Client and Contractor field management.
• Coordination of field data files (electronic and hard copy).

Skills

Instrument Technician

Field procedures

Data collection

QA procedures

Note-keeping

Tools

AutoCAD

3D scanners

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Tigard, OR 97224Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day

We are seeking Survey Crew Chiefs to join our specialty Industrial Measurement Division (IMD). This team performs state-of-the-art industrial surveying for an array of diverse clients from high-tech, manufacturing and fabrication facilities to the marine industry.

As a Crew Chief, you will mentor other IMD staff while working on a variety of challenging projects. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute at a high level within a company culture that supports work / life balance. This position will require travel to client sites located outside of Oregon for weeks at a time or potentially longer.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of field work for a variety of projects, including high profile and confidential projects;
• Maintaining safety standards and site safety protocol;
• Leadership and training of Instrument Operator team members within the IMD department;
• Communicating with Client and Contractor field management;
• Coordination of field data files (electronic and hard copy).

Westlake is a locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services. Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services. Through our years of successful project experience, we have built a ‘can do’ reputation within our industry. We are known for true collaboration with our clients, and we welcome those professionals who share our passion to excel.

What you can expect at Westlake:

• A common drive: As an ‘Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
• A tight knit team: Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our accomplishments with killer barbeques, holiday parties and community events.
• A horizontal organizational style: Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.
• Investment in you and the technology you use: We’re committed to your training and professional development, and to making sure you have the state-of-the‑art equipment you need to do your job.

We are parents, youth league coaches, volunteer board members, and dog lovers. We work together to achieve scheduling flexibility to meet personal and professional goals.

We maintain a commitment to your:

• Work /Life Balance
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, & paid holidays
• Company-sponsored events & volunteer opportunities
• Professional Development
• Professional education & licensure allowances
• In-house continuing education opportunities & networking
• Financial Well Being
• Profit share & 401(k)
• 100% employee paid company benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Medical & dependent care Flexible Spending Account

Job Type: Full-time, at client worksite

Relocation assistance available for employees looking to relocate, or per diem and additional bonus pay for employees working outside of Oregon while maintaining residency in Oregon.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as an Instrument Technician, field procedures for data collection, and crew support.
• Intermediate skills in construction layout, calculations, and as‑built surveying;
• Intermediate skills using survey equipment and software including survey instruments, data collectors, electronic levels, and 3D scanners;
• Demonstrated history of careful implementation of QA procedures;
• Detailed and legible note‑keeping techniques;
• A genuine aptitude for geometry, problem‑solving, and prior experience in precise surveying / measurement would be of great value. Some experience with AutoCAD would be valuable;
• Ability to be badged for work in sensitive/restricted areas (i.e., drug testing, background screening);
• A valid driver’s license (a valid state‑issued license is required at time of hire);
• Ability to work extended hours (schedule occasionally requires 10-hour shift and/or Saturday work);
• Availability for travel within the United States and/or overseas.