Surveyor Helper

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is seeking a Surveyor Helper for our Mont Belvieu, TX jobsite. You will assist with measuring distances and angles, search for boundary evidence, and record survey results under the supervision of a professional surveyor.

The role requires at least 1 year of surveying experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read schematics/blueprints. Travel to remote job sites is expected, with long shifts and safety-focused work culture in a Koch

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Surveyor Helper.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have working knowledge and past exposure to schematic/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
• Help look for evidence of previous boundaries to determine exact location of important features.
• Record the results of surveying and help verify the accuracy of the data with surveyor.
• Learn to read and interpret schematic/blueprints.

Skills

Surveying basics

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

The jobsite located in Mont Belvieu, TX

Surveyor Helper.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Surveyor Helper include:

• Assist with measuring distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
• Help look for evidence of previous boundaries to determine exact location of important features.
• Record the results of surveying and help verify the accuracy of the data with surveyor.
• Learn to read and interpret schematic/blueprints.

We Expect All Field Employees To

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Some Physical Demands Of Being a Surveyor Helper Include

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1 year of experience as a Surveyor Helper.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have working knowledge and past exposure to schematic/blueprints.

Other Job Requirements

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 3+ years previous experience as a surveyor helper and/or general helper.
• Bachelor's Degree

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

Our Benefits

We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.