Junior Surveyor

Kent is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join their team in our Baytown, TX office.

To prepare for fieldwork, the Junior Surveyor must:

• Participate in daily toolbox meetings.
• Supply Survey Party Chief information to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Daily inspect all tools before use. Tag all equipment if found in a condition not suitable for use or if in need of repair; denote on tag and inform the Survey Party Chief. Then remove from the work vehicle.
• Assist Instrument Man in testing survey instruments and auto-level after returning from maintenance work or calibration.

During field work, the Junior Surveyor will:

• Regulate work to ensure all site safety standards, work practices, and guidelines are adhered to.
• Communicate any safety issues, regardless of the severity, to the Survey Party Chief.
• Receive Exxon Mobil work permit or approval to begin field survey work when requested by the Survey Party Chief.
• Communicate data collection issues to the Survey Party Chief.
• Adhere to the GL-10-07-0 Error Reduction Process.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and provide quality seamless customer service.
• Walk the job down with the Survey Crew and Survey Requestor.
• Assist in operating instrumentation to measure distances and collect data; perform cross sections, profiles, locations, topographic and construction layout surveys.
• Assist in establishing lines, critical points and angles; dig with hand tools to locate survey monuments and points; set, clean and paint points used for survey purposes.
• Frequently walk on uneven terrain and slopes, including stairs; lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally; comply with fall protection requirements when necessary.
• Maintain field notes regarding backsight and foresight heights for each setup.

After field work, the Junior Surveyor will:

• Clean the work site and organize materials and equipment; restock the vehicle with supplies as required.
• Clean the work vehicle, including trash removal, washing and vacuuming.
• Refuel vehicles as required to avoid interrupting field work.
• Sort, file, and handle documents and related materials required for clerical operations.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad hoc tasks as needed, within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills and role. These tasks will be assigned with respect to workload and professional development.

• High School Diploma, GED or higher education is a plus.
• 0-3 years of 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.
• Base knowledge of surveying.
• 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.

• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and ability to apply knowledge to complex problems.
• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organizational skills.

The employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Location:
  
  Baytown, TX
• Relocation required: N/A
• Travel required:
  
  Per project/ client requirements
• Contract type:
  Direct Hire
• Experience level: 0 - 3 years