Surveyor Helper

Koch; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Mont Belvieu, TX is seeking a Surveyor Helper to support field surveying activities. You will assist with measuring distances and angles, locate evidence of boundaries, and help verify data accuracy under the supervision of a surveyor.

The role requires basic education, blueprint reading familiarity, and the ability to work as part of a safety‑driven team in outdoor conditions. Travel and extended shifts may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
• Help locate 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 the surveyor.
• Learn to read and interpret schematic/blueprints.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Surveyor Helper

Location: Mont Belvieu, TX

About the Company

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering and construction company headquartered in Katy, TX that specializes in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is a part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measuring distances and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
• Help locate 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 the surveyor.
• Learn to read and interpret schematic/blueprints.

Field Employee Expectations

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 while wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Movement requiring 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.

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 required 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 of previous experience as a surveyor helper and/or general helper.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity

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.