Survey Party Chief

Audubon Companies; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Field Solutions seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field crews across boundary, topographic, route, and utility surveys, with opportunities to work on Laser Scanning and UAS mapping projects. You will manage small crews, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and coordinate with project managers and office staff.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of field survey experience, strong knowledge of survey procedures, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field survey experience; party chief experience preferred.
• Experience leading survey crews.
• Strong understanding of survey procedures and field calculations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise one- to three-person survey crews.
• Perform boundary surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, utility surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Establish and verify horizontal and vertical survey control.
• Maintain complete electronic field notes and daily reports.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Professional Surveyors, and office personnel.
• Safely operate company vehicles and survey equipment.
• Represent Audubon professionally while interacting with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.

Skills

Survey leadership

Field surveying

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Independence

Tools

Trimble R12i GNSS

Trimble R10 GNSS

Trimble SX10/SX12

Trimble S7/S9

Laser scanning knowledge

UAS mapping knowledge

Job description

Audubon Field Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our growing Survey & Mapping team. Our primary workload consists of oil & gas pipeline and electric transmission line projects, but we are looking for a well-rounded survey professional capable of performing a variety of survey assignments—not just collecting shots along a pipeline.

The successful candidate will lead field crews on boundary, topographic, route, utility, construction, and as-built surveys while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Candidates who enjoy learning new technologies and expanding their skill set will find opportunities to work with our Laser Scanning and UAS (Drone) Services teams on qualified projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise one- to three-person survey crews.
• Perform:
• Boundary Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Route Surveys
• Utility Surveys
• Construction Staking
• As-Built Surveys
• Control Surveys
• Establish and verify horizontal and vertical survey control.
• Maintain complete electronic field notes and daily reports.
• Perform field quality control checks to ensure survey accuracy.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Professional Surveyors, and office personnel.
• Safely operate company vehicles and survey equipment.
• Represent Audubon professionally while interacting with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of survey field experience (Party Chief experience preferred)
• Experience leading survey crews
• Strong understanding of survey procedures and field calculations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Willingness to travel as project needs require

Equipment Experience

• Experience with the following equipment is preferred:
• Trimble R12i GNSS Receivers
• Trimble R10 GNSS Receivers
• Trimble SX10 / SX12 Scanning Total Stations
• Trimble S7 / S9 Robotic Total Stations
• Digital and Automatic Levels
• Trimble Data Collectors
• Trimble Access Software
• Experience with laser scanning, LiDAR, or UAS mapping is a plus but not required.

Office Skills

• Field experience is our primary requirement. Office experience is considered a plus but is not required.
• Preferred software experience includes:
• Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Candidates interested in developing office processing skills will have opportunities for additional training.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Walk several miles per day over rough terrain
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Climb, bend, squat, and work around construction sites
• Travel and occasionally work extended hours to meet project schedules

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Audubon maintains dedicated Laser Scanning and Drone (UAS) departments that support projects across multiple industries. Qualified field personnel who are interested in expanding their experience may have opportunities to assist with:

• Terrestrial Laser Scanning
• UAV Photogrammetry
• UAV LiDAR
• 3D Modeling

We encourage employees to diversify their skill sets and grow within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.