Land Surveyor jobs in Lafayette, LA

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The position of Hydrographic Survey Technician of SSR Survey Services exists for the purpose of carrying out required tasks in the field for survey projects, as requested by manager or Party Chief. The Hydrographic Survey Technician will perform all assigned tasks to the best of their ability with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. This position is responsible for assuring that the Party Chief or managers needs are effectively met regarding field activities, and that all tasks are performed efficiently, responsibly and in accordance with safe work procedures.

The most important and essential function of this position is attitude and includes the following: getting along with co-workers, responding politely to members of the community, working as a team member, functioning well under pressure, responding in a positive manner to supervision, and maintaining inter-office confidentiality. A willingness to learn and o take an active role in this process.

• Complying with company safety rules and training
• Conducting operations safely and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to his/her supervisor
• Assist fellow employees in performing their work in accordance with safe work procedures
• Participating in daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) / safety tail gate meetings
• Responsible for the care and safety of company equipment
• Communicating with crew members, party chief and project managers
• Adhere to OII, DOTD or other company's specific requirements
• Primary reasonability is to participation in hydrographic and geophysical projects.
• Assist to mobilize, de-mobilize, operate and perform user level maintenance of positioning and geophysical equipment and sensors
• Operation of positioning and geophysical equipment and sensors include, but are limited to: Winches, coring equipment, side scan sonar, single beam echo sounders, Multibeam sonar, temperature/salinity sensors, magnetometers, sub-bottom profilers, GPS, DGPS, USBL, and other systems as required.
• Responsible for data collection, data quality, and log entries.

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Six (6) months to One (1) year proven working experience in a Survey or related field
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Must have Knowledge a variety of the field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS, Side Scan Sonars, Multibeam, Subottom profiler, and Magnetometer systems
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills, operation of data collector(s), and major survey equipment manufacturer's software

DESIRED

• Two year technical degree or higher in field of study
• Two (2) to Three (3) years experience in a related field

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85db and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

• Lift 50-100 pounds
• Sit, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ ladders, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Operate small water vessel or ATV

FREQUENT

• Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands
• Balance, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and lift/carry objects, handle or feel
• Differentiate between colors
• Operate a motor vehicle

CONSTANT

• Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection
• Close vision ability and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing all ranges
• Wear steel toed shoes/ boots

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Technician COVID Vaccine Requirement:

As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact employees, workplaces, families and communities, the majority of Oceaneering's offshore clients are requiring that all individuals working on their rigs and vessels be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, including employees of Oceaneering and other contractors. Accordingly, only individuals who are, or are willing to be, fully vaccinated before their start date are eligible for offshore positions at Oceaneering. All applicants selected for offshore positions will be required to prove that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date.