Lead Surveyor

About you

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We’ve created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

About the job

Kent is looking for a Lead Land Surveyor to be based in Deer Park, TX and support regional project site(s).

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily tool box meetings.
• Obtain work requests from Survey Supervisor.
• Familiarize with work area locations, review travel arrangements with Supervisor, and manage all safety concerns.
• Inform Supervisor if survey activities require support for permit issues and other contractor support (e.g., scaffolds, test trenches, special lifts, or required equipment).
• Supply Supervisor information to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure the Survey Crew checks in and out at control center or obtains proper work authorization in accordance with client procedures.
• Prepare execution plan and obtain necessary documentation to execute field survey work.
• Obtain proper safety equipment from Safety team. Report if equipment not available.
• Contact survey request client to coordinate field review and execution (when necessary).
• Regulate work to ensure all site safety standards, work practices, and guidelines are adhered to.
• Communicate any safety issues, regardless of the severity, to Supervisor.
• Keep Supervisor informed of all movements outside of the MOB.
• Receive Client Work Permit or approval to begin field survey work.
• Communicate Work Permit issues to Supervisor (if necessary).
• Execute field survey work & report work estimate to Supervisor.
• Resolve technical issues in the field. Communicate issues to Supervisor.
• Complete survey write-up report and issue it to Supervisor.
• Assign Junior Surveyors to download Survey data.
• Assign Junior Surveyors duties to keep the vehicles clean and prepared for the next work request.
• Have Crew report to Supervisor for extra assignments to maintain a productive crew during down times when Lead Surveyor is preparing or completing survey write-up report.
• After all notes are complete, let Crew review survey for completeness.
• Update Survey Work Request Program in PASS.

Skills

• Diploma or College Degree in relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Integrate new tools and techniques into existing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Proven experience with Faro & Leica Geosystems survey hardware and software.
• Ability to complete required BASIC and Site-Specific safety training as necessary.
• TWIC Required.
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Positive attitude and embrace charter values.
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
• Some lifting; max 50lbs.

Details about the role

• Location: Deer Park, TX
• Relocation required: N/A
• Travel required: Per Project Requirements
• Contract type: N/A
• Experience level: 8 to 10 years