Hydrographic Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Benchmark Ecological Services, Inc. (Benchmark) is excited to further develop our hydrographic survey services and hire an experienced. Benchmark has over 30 years of experience conducting environmental sampling events in bays and rivers along the Gulf Coast. Benchmark has conducted sampling events to support permit applications associated with dredging, industrial and navigation improvement projects. Benchmark scientists and surveyors routinely conduct benthic surveys to map and delineate sensitive benthic habitats. Benchmark is looking to hire a survey Party Chief to manage survey boats, survey equipment, clients, and Benchmark field personnel. Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Survey Party Chief leads his field survey crew in performing construction, topographic, hydrographic, boundary, right-of-way, control, and special purpose surveys for a client or in support of any of the various technical services of the company.

Essential Responsibilities

· Report to the Project Manager who is responsible for the project/assignment.

· Ensure that all members of his survey crew conduct themselves in a professional manner and present a responsible, positive attitude to clients and the general public.

· Interact with internal and external client representatives in a professional manner.

· Coordinate with project manager, clients and project personnel for daily crew assignment and schedule to meet project needs.

· Ensure, conduct, and oversee daily inspections to confirm the survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations.

· Supervise, manage, and mentor subordinate field survey personnel in the performance of their assignments.

· Record and document clear, concise, and precise field notes to record the survey work performed.

· Conduct the necessary calculations to close level loops, to provide field checks on the angular closure of a field traverse, etc.

· Job Requirements

· 3+ years' project experience required in the field of surveying.

· A thorough understanding of all surveying and best practices.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

· A thorough understanding of safety precautions and the ability to follow and enforce HASP related to the project.

· Excellent communication and leadership skills.

· Ability to make good decisions quickly and provide alternate solutions.

· Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

· Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.

· Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.

· Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).

· Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

· Ability to read graphic instructions, construction plans and specifications.

· Physically work in the field long hours under adverse environmental conditions

· Spend approximately 60% of time in a field environment and 40% of the time working on the computer to develop maps and figures. 

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Operate small watercraft, set up and maintain survey equipment, and manage field data. 

· Develop hydrographic services to support current and new clients.

Please review our website at benchmarkeco.com and send your resume to Neil Henthorne at View email address on jobswipe.net.  

Benchmark is small company with a supportive management team focused on the personal and professional growth of our employees.

Company Description

Benchmark is small company with a supportive management team focused on the personal and professional growth of our employees.