Survey Party Chief

T. Baker Smith; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith in Houma, Louisiana is seeking a Party Chief to supervise field survey personnel and communicate effectively with project managers and clients. In this role, you will ensure the collection of accurate survey data and monitor the safety and efficiency of field operations.

A high school diploma along with 3-5 years of related experience is required. The position is full-time, working 40+ hours per week in various outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience required.
• Ability to operate various surveying equipment and boats.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements and communicate them to the field team.
• Supervise field survey personnel and oversee their daily assignments.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed in the field.
• Compile and communicate field survey data with project team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Ability to operate surveying instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic distance measuring equipment

GPS

All-terrain vehicles

Job description

Party Chief

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.

Essential Functions

• Gather project requirements from project manager and field operations lead.
• Communicate project requirements to field team associates.
• Complete daily job safety analysis forms.
• 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. Identify and report any equipment failure on work order maintenance form.
• 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 procedures.
• Report incidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete incident report as required.
• Monitor work conditions and responsibly use stop work authority.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients in the field.
• Perform work in a safe and efficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Instrument Operators and Survey Aides.

Physical Requirements

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.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma OR its equivalent plus three to five years related work experience.
• 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 skills.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally outdoors and is exposed to the weather. Associate does ride in a boat and is frequently exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, requiring 40+ hours per week. Nights and weekend commitments to the organization, its associates and clients are required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.