Instrument Person - Houston, United States - TRC Companies, Inc.

TRC Companies, Inc.

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us:
Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs - so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Responsibilities:

The qualified Survey Instrumentperson is utilized to operate and maintain the survey instrumentation for low-tech activities such as profile surveys, line locations, Pipeline Re-Stake, Line Clearing, Line Locating, Loop Line Setup, and River/Road Crossings.

Responsible for assigned surveying activities including turning angles, shooting distances and the collection of the necessary survey data. Works closely with the Survey Party Chief to execute the survey work and the methods to be used. Assists Survey Party Chief in implementing project survey policies, guidelines, and procedures. Orients assigned survey personnel on project requirements and assigns tasks to carry out the performance of survey activities. Monitors survey personnel performance and documentation to assure quality, consistency, and compliance to project requirements. Guides, coaches or motivates survey personnel as necessary to meet project schedules, budgets, and objectives.

Assists Survey Party Chief in resolving survey performance issues with the client representative and land owners that threaten the timely completion of the project survey activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Implements the written plan for the execution of the activities needed to meet those requirements.

The Execution Plan should include the following:

Description of the scope of work to be performed
A time schedule reflecting the key tasks necessary for the completion of the activities
A budget reflecting the estimated costs of completion
An organization chart reflecting the number and management structure for personnel required to complete the necessary activities
A listing of office space and equipment necessary to carry out the survey activities
A listing of key objectives
Permits or milestones and the outside inputs required to complete the necessary activities
Copies of documents, records, and reports necessary to record the survey activities
Procedures for controlling changes in work scope, documentation, safety, emergency response, and quality
Assist Party Chief to request assignment of personnel (by classification and number) and equipment needed to carry out the required survey activities
Orients survey personnel, as they are assigned, on project planning, polices, guidelines, procedures, safety, emergency response, and quality assurance. Assigns tasks to each survey personnel and explain the requirements for documentation of those tasks. Provides document, record, and report forms, explains the proper completion, distribution and timing for submittal of those forms.
Monitors the survey personnel's performance of activities, completion of documentation, personal conduct, work ethics, and interface with others. Evaluates these actions and provides guidance, coaching, motivation or discipline as necessary to reinforce his role on the project
Monitors the overall survey tasks for compliance to project requirements. Identifies changes in work scope, variance in scheduled completion or budgeted costs. Implements the necessary actions to incorporate work changes and if possible maintains progress schedules and budgeted costs. Document any required changes in schedules and budgeted costs as a result of work scope changes
Monitors documentation control and filing systems to assure the ready storage and retrieval of project documents, records, and reports
Maintains close communications with the Survey Party Chief to report survey progress, problems with and possible resolution to pertinent issues hampering project survey completion
Provides guidance and supervision to survey personnel in the area of the project's requirements for survey activity documentation, tracking of project progress and costs, tracking of personnel time and expense reporting, assurance that project documents are complet