This is a job for a Surveyor III - Party Chief position with a company located in Hattiesburg, MS.

Duties: Plan, organize, and direct work of survey crew for pipeline projects. Locate, review, and research job locations for identifying landmarks, physical objects and significant land changes that would affect the survey. Supervise and assist withthe work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate and organize the work efforts.
Keep records / data files and submit on a daily basis. Supervise and assist withthe standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed. Supervise and assist withthe maintenance of instruments and equipment. Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards. Consult with survey supervisor / data technician and assist with the final production of work performed.
Coordinate the findings of the work produced with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with the project. Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys. Determine methods and procedures for establishing or re-establishing survey control. Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed. Complete daily logs and collect and review survey crews' weekly timesheets and expense reports.

Physical requirements: Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and withstand working outside for up to 8-12 hours in varying temperatures
Must possess manual dexterity with the physical ability to work in situations which require bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching and lifting/carrying items up to fifty (50) pounds
Must be able to carry survey equipment that is up to 48 inches in length
Ability to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-protective eyewear, gloves, and mask-and all other safety equipment required by the company guidelines and procedures

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of pipeline surveying experience. Previous Mott MacDonald experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a survey crew. Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling.
Proficiency in the operation of survey equipment such as the Total Station Data Collector, level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods. Familiarity with the latest software for downloading survey data from the data collectors. Knowledge in the various methods of surveying long routes in general, and pipelines specifically. Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and team-player attitude. Strong technical, documentation, and organizational skills. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen. Valid driver's license. Must be willing to travel.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or disability status.
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