Surveyor, Pipeline

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Wet/damp
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Natural resources

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise other land surveyors and/or field crews
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Record all measurements and other information obtained during survey activities
• Analyze, manage and display data using geographic information systems and computer-aided design and drafting
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Field skills experience

• Operate survey equipment
• Operate total station to obtain information about property boundaries
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Survey specialization

• Construction
• Hydrographic
• Oil and gas exploration
• Topographic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone
• Equipment
• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety harness

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance