Surveyor – Dredge Wallace McGeorge

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co. is seeking a dynamic hydrographic surveyor to operate and maintain a survey vessel along the Mississippi River and tributaries.

You will conduct hydrographic surveys, calibrate GPS and sonar devices, and use Hypack and RMS to deliver precise data while following safety standards. The role requires excellent communication, math, and time management skills, plus willingness to live aboard the dredge Wallace McGeorge for two weeks on and one week off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' hydrographical surveying experience or related degree/certification.
• Willing to live onboard the dredge for 2 weeks on and 1 week off.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate GPS, ladder sensor and hydrographic sounding devices for accurate dredge surveys.
• Perform calibration checks and monitor equipment.
• Manage survey vessel, equipment and electronics.
• Proficiently use Hypack and RMS software.
• Coordinate with COE for dredging orders and data.
• Prepare daily reports and other required communications.
• Maintain project plans and safety standards.
• Promote site safety and assist team development.
• Serve as alternate SSHO when needed.

Skills

Marine navigation systems

Oral and written communication

Mathematics proficiency

Time management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

OSHA 30 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

2-year computer science degree

Degree or certification in surveying

Tools

Hypack

RMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PBSGC is looking for a dynamic person to join our team as a hydrographic surveyor that is willing to work in the navigable waterways of the Mississippi Valley. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain a survey vessel while performing hydrographic surveys in the Mississippi River and tributaries along with the Inland Waterways. Competitive pay commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package which includes health, wellness, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, and 401k plan to include employer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for calibrating GPS, ladder sensor, and hydrographic sounding devices to ensure accurate positioning of dredge to obtain accurate surveys.
• Perform calibration checks and monitor equipment.
• Responsible for assigned assets including survey vessel, survey equipment and electronics.
• Proficiently use Hypack, hydrographic survey software.
• Proficiently use U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (COE) Resident Management System (RMS)
• Precisely communicate with COE to obtain dredging orders and specific information to complete dredging assignments.
• Perform daily reports and additional required written communication.
• Thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications.
• Must maintain the highest level of safety in all aspects of the job
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, identifies and corrects job site hazards immediately.
• Support and encourage team members' learning and development.
• Additional role will include serving as an alternate SSHO.

Qualifications

• Experience with working in a marine environment on the Inland Waterways and the Mississippi River is not required but beneficial.
• Knowledge of marine navigation systems.
• Must possess proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess proficient mathematics skills.
• Must possess proficient t ime management skills, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
• CQM certificate - Quality Control beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
• Boaters Education Certificate beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years' hydrographical surveying experience
  • Minimum 2-year degree in computer science
  • Degree or certification in surveying
  • Minimum 2 years' survey boat operator experience.
• Willing to live onboard the Dredge Wallace McGeorge for 2 weeks on and 1 week off.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
• Must complete and be deemed Fit for Duty a Functional Capacity Exam (FCU).

Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affenative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail] or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.