Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is seeking an Instrument Person in Houston, TX.
Responsibilitites to include: Measuring distances, directions, and angles between points on, above, and below the Earth's surface. Must have experience operating electronic survey data collectors, preferably Trimble TSC7. In the field, selects known survey reference points and determines the precise location of important features in the survey area using specialized equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot modern conventional surveying equipment and GPS issues.
Occasionally will record and deliver quality field notes that will enable the drafter and Surveyor to be able to produce an accurate map or drawing. Measures and records how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment, and helps with the various pieces of survey equipment such as real time kinematic GPS equipment and conventional total station equipment.
Skills / Qualifications
- Must be knowledgeable in safe work practices and demonstrate safe working and operating methods of assigned tools and equipment such as a prism poles, GPS systems, cutting tools, chain saws, hedge trimmers and probing bars
- Familiar with basic surveying techniques used for pipeline surveying
- Knows basic sources of measurement errors
- Familiar with pipeline industry standards, terminology and procedures
- Knowledge of equipment setup and operation
- Ability to read, write and understand English and be familiar with survey plans and specifications
- Ability to use chain saw, hedge trimmer, brush saw, pick, shovel, mallet, probe bar, tape measure and other basic hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments and to drive stakes
- Must have proven experience and expertise with radio detection pipe locators
- Must be physically fit enough to be on your feet most of the day and at times do moderate to heavy lifting as well as carry equipment and supplies
- Work week consists of long daily hours and frequently weekends are included
- Must be able and willing to travel
- Must be able to work in inclement weather year round
- Proficient with modern surveying equipment including GPS control networks, coordinate systems, Total Stations, Data Collectors and software
- Quality field note taking skills would be desirable
- Works on assignments that are routine to complex in nature
- Since critical decisions will be made from data that is collected in the field this position must be filled by someone that is well versed or possesses the aptitude to understand the company's Survey Technical Standards and Procedures
- Takes direction from the Party Chief of the survey crew
- Usually operates with broad latitude for independent work, so errors may not be detected until subsequent review
- Errors will most likely result in schedule delays or increased costs and may affect customer satisfaction
- Typically serves as a resource to others and may assist with training, monitoring and checking the work of less experienced survey staff
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree or equivalent technical training in related area preferred for advancement
- Two years of experience in the pipeline surveying field is desired with control, topographic surveys, and boundary surveying experience a plus
- One year hands on experience with GPS and conventional total station data collection is required
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
