Survey Technician
Wood PLC

Job Info

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Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently looking for a Survey Technician with experience in the civil construction industry to join our team in Springboro, OH.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Sets up GPS base post and localizes the project site.
• Performs an initial topographic survey of the entire project prior to any excavation or stripping.
• Performs additional topographic surveys on a periodic basis as directed by the Regional Survey Manager.
• Sets up GPS base station, rover, and heavy equipment machines for the dirt project and loads all necessary files.
• Checks into control points to verify the localization periodically or daily if needed.
• Checks the elevations and grades of the cutting edge of the blades on all machines that are using Machine Grade Control GPS.
• Checks calibration of all GPS machines periodically or daily and recalibrates when necessary.
• Sets grade stakes if required by the Mass Excavation Foreman and/or the Regional Survey Manager.
• Lays out utilities as instructed by the Pipe Foreman and/or Regional Survey Manager.
• Works with Mass Excavation Foreman and operators to ensure the accuracy of the machine grade control equipment and programming. Makes adjustments as necessary.
• Works with Mass Excavation Foreman and operators to ensure that the machine grade control equipment is used and is used correctly.
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance to Wood's standard operating procedures.
• In the absence of an assigned Regional Survey Manager, this position reports to the Survey and GPS Director.

Skills / Qualifications

Education and/or Experience - High School or GED required, additional college or trade school preferred. This is an entry level position, however applicants with field surveying knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, and Excel. Proficient with AccuGrade, Trimble, and Topcon software preferred but not required.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be hands on and willing to get dirty. Must have the ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May be required to drive a company vehicle. Must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and a moderate to very loud work environment

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

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.

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