Instrument Person - UMIAQ Design

Responsibilities

• Field Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field. Ensure all instruments are functioning properly and adjust as needed for accurate readings.
• Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks at designated locations.
• Support for Party Chief: Help establish and mark reference points on the ground and assist in staking out construction or development sites.
• Work alongside the Party Chief to verify and check measurements and other critical data.
• Conduct field reconnaissance to identify survey landmarks and control points.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field; or three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must be able to travel to remote project locations using various modes of transportation, including aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites, often in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

• May require travel to remote areas of Alaska throughout the year.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures as low as -50°F.
• Field assignments may involve exposure to harsh weather, rugged terrain, and limited access to amenities.
• Work may be conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor field environments, including active construction sites.