Surveyor, Jr.

This position is accountable for the safety an accuracy to conduct proper pre-survey equipment assessments, various field operations, collecting and managing data, and properly maintaining survey and ancillary equipment. Conducting these duties involves maintaining proper field logs, troubleshooting survey and ancillary equipment, contacting and professionally communicating with clients, coworkers, as well as the public in a manner reflecting the best regards of the Company.

 

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• Follows directions from Survey Party Chief, Survey Superintendent, Survey Engineer, Captain, etc. to ensure all data/surveys are conducted safely, accurately, and in compliance with the designated job plans and correct specifications of the project.
• Performs assigned Hydrographic and Inland surveys of Marine and Construction projects and maintain quality of collected data.
• Conducts quality control surveys for each assigned project and forward the collected data to the office promptly.
• Locates, plots, and properly marks dredge and leveed disposal areas, coordinate cross-sections of both land and water along with recording and plotting the collected data.
• Performs pre-departure checklists, JSA’s, and other required forms of record keeping accurately.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper maintenance of all survey equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains records and prepares reports appropriate for the needs of the project and future retention.

 

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

 

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

 

• Prefer prior hands-on work experience in heavy civil or marine construction. Working knowledge of Project Construction, Principles of Surveying, Engineering & Project Standards, Surveying Software, State Law regarding Plats, Property Lines and Survey Monuments, and Safety & Environmental Compliance is preferred but not required. Clean driving record and a valid Texas Driver’s license.

  

In addition, Preferred:

 

• Knowledge of mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the job.
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical drawing instruments or survey computer programs.
• Knowledge of the nomenclature and symbols of drafting.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care.
• Ability to carry out written and oral directions.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and record results legibly.
• Ability to maintain survey equipment and consumables inventory.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on survey and ancillary equipment.
• Ability to prepare, set-up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer an