Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Petroleum Field Services, LLC
Job overview
The Survey Technician role at Petroleum Field Services, LLC involves executing technical survey tasks and supporting project teams with survey solutions to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The Survey Technician will process field data, create survey field packs, draft survey plats and topographic deliverables, assist project managers and surveyors, perform QA/QC, and communicate with field crews to facilitate field work.
Experience and skills
The position requires 1 to 3 years of survey/drafting experience, strong Civil 3D skills, knowledge of Trimble Business Center, familiarity with Microsoft Office, understanding of coordinate systems, and knowledge of Public Land Survey System; GIS familiarity is a plus.
Career development
The role offers exposure to various workflows, processes, and data sets, allowing the technician to develop skills in working with terrestrial and aerial LIDAR and photogrammetry datasets.
Work environment and culture
The job may require night and weekend work to meet client deadlines and expects a motivated problem solver who can work independently with a reliable internet connection and quiet workspace.
Company information
Petroleum Field Services, LLC specializes in survey services supporting project teams with technical survey solutions and data processing.
Team overview
The Survey Technician will work directly with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, engineering, and field crews as part of a collaborative team.
Job location and travel
The position requires a designated quiet workspace with reliable internet, implying remote work capability; physical presence in the field is not specified.
Unique job features
The role includes working with advanced survey technologies such as terrestrial and aerial LIDAR and photogrammetry datasets, and involves drafting legal descriptions and alignment sheets.
Company overview
Petroleum Field Services, LLC is a company specializing in providing technical and operational support to the oil and gas industry, with a focus on field services such as equipment maintenance, inspection, and logistics. The company generates revenue by offering these essential services to exploration and production companies, helping them maintain efficiency and safety in their operations. Founded to address the growing demand for specialized oilfield expertise, Petroleum Field Services, LLC has built a reputation for reliability and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should be aware of the company's emphasis on safety protocols, regulatory adherence, and its role in supporting upstream energy activities. Understanding the cyclical nature of the oil and gas sector and the importance of adaptability is also valuable for prospective employees.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize proficiency with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center, as these are critical tools mentioned for processing field data and drafting deliverables at Petroleum Field Services, LLC.
Highlight your experience with survey drafting, creating Survey Field Packs, and working knowledge of coordinate systems, Public Land Survey System, and metes and bounds descriptions to align with the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms including Petroleum Field Services' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Survey Technician role.
Connect with current employees in the surveying or project management divisions at Petroleum Field Services on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects or asking about the integration of LIDAR and photogrammetry in their workflows to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Civil 3D,' 'Trimble Business Center,' 'Survey Field Packs,' 'Public Land Survey System,' and 'drafting survey plats' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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