Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

Requirements

• 8 years’ experience in surveys.
• Experience and knowledge of operating robotic total stations and Windows-based data collectors, GNSS technology and other data collection technologies.
• Minimum 2 years’ construction surveying experience.
• Experience and knowledge operating GPS equipment.
• Experience using MS Office software; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience an asset.
• Completion of 2-year minimum college program in geomatics technology or equivalent combination of relevant work experience.
• Must be proficient in setting up, operating and troubleshooting conventional and GPS survey equipment.
• Must be comfortable with static control surveys, high-precision layout work and 1st order leveling techniques, or willing to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and follow up.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Unwavering commitment to environmental health and safety in the workplace.
• Willing to mentor and train other colleagues.
• Willingness to work in either field or office settings in any type of Alberta weather and able to complete field reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, preferably with a clean abstract.
• Valid applicable safety tickets (Confined Space, Fall Protection, Aerial Lift) an asset. Training can be provided.
• Complete accountability and oversight for field survey work as assigned.
• Complete site communication accountability.
• Full accountability and ability to support, direct and assess Location Management and Survey Standards.
• Equipment maintenance, control, repair and inventory accountability.
• Completion, interpretation of, and execution of, Project Manager field direction.
• Data collection and field measurement downloading and accuracy.
• Advanced calculation skills and angle/ distance measurement.
• Ensures the completion of Field Hazard documentation and assessment.
• Responsible for their own safe conduct within the field and for identifying and rectifying any hazard and/ or unsafe working situation.
• Must be able to transport and carry up to 50 lbs. of field gear and able to negotiate terrain on in-progress build sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic surveys, engineering surveys and as-built surveys.
• Building and structural layout and structural quality control surveys.
• Earthwork surveys and earth volume and cut-fill management surveys.
• Collecting field data using various survey instruments.
• Overseeing QC of data collection, ensuring that field notes and daily downloads are complete.
• May be asked to assist last-minute with unplanned or unexpected discoveries and complete the task ad-hoc, whilst completing all documentation and follow through.
• Take accurate, clear, concise field notes and able to complete rapid calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Municipal engineering and land development projects an asset.
• Familiarity with sewer, water main, dirt survey, earthworks and road construction materials, methods and processes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• May be asked to work afternoons and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Sound judgment and able to make good decisions on your feet.