
Rodman/Chainman (Surveryor)
Sulphur, LAJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Rodman/Chainman supports field survey operations under the direction of a Lead Surveyor or Area Lead Surveyor. The role includes collecting survey data, preparing stakeout data, performing layouts, assisting with office survey work, and checking calculations. It also involves maintaining survey equipment and following company and site safety procedures. A land surveying degree may be substituted with experience; previous Bechtel experience is a plus.
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Full job description
33542BR
Job Description:
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Reports directly to the Lead Surveyor (LS) or Area Lead Surveyor (ALS).
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Managing day-to-day field survey crew activities as per survey work request (SWR).
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Ensuring that field survey work is performed with the highest regard possible for safety.
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Ensuring that survey crew personnel (instrument operators and Road man) meet the minimum qualifications and performance.
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Managing the digital data work process, upload and download files.
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Preparing and computing field stakeout data as per SWRs.
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Collecting field survey data.
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Performing layouts in accordance with the requirements of the SWRs.
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Serving as assistant Office Surveyor (OS) Civil 3D or CAD experience is a must.
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Performing other field duties as required by LS or ALS including and not limited to substituting for the instrument operators and Road man during their absence.
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Performing double check of office calculations based on issue for construction prints or any lay out by others.
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Land Surveyor BS degree or Associated Degree; can be substitute with experience.
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Previous Bechtel experience is a plus.
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Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
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Obtains data pertaining to angles, distances, elevations, points and contours.
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Compiles notes, sketches and records of data obtained and work performed.
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Assists in establishing horizontal and vertical control for the project. Reviews design drawing for the purpose of confirming design data.
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Uses design drawings to perform calculations to establish values of commodities to be staked out.
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Unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
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Performs minor maintenance, calibration, or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
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Adheres to all company and site safety procedures.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected] or call +1-800-749-2372 for assistance. Determinations on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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