Survey Party Chief officer in USA

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Benefits

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  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.The Opportunity:
McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief to join our team that is willing to work out of Edmonton, AB (or area) on shift work. We currently have long-term clients that offer a 14-7, 14-14, or similar shifts at Oilsands sites that are north of Edmonton. Travel to these sites is primarily drive-in-drive-out, allowing us flxibility in our travel arrangements. This is a long-term position with a team that delivers a broad range of services while developing strong relationships with our clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in Surveying with a well-established Survey and Engineering Consultancy.
McElhanney has industry leading capabilities in Surveying, Scanning, RPAS/drone operations, Bathymetry, LiDAR and remote sensing, line locating and GIS, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge and contribute to improving and implementing processes. We have developed a solid reputation for our services based on the high level of knowledge, quality and work ethic of our staff.

  • A financial incentive program has been developed to reward staff willing to work remote shifts, details of this program will be discussed with interested applicants and are project dependent.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and pre-site access testing are required as per client requirements.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Field completion of surveys in support of projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades and features; high order control networks, deformation monitoring, quantity measurements, drone/RPAS flights, legal surveys, oil field surveys
  • Work with the latest generation of conventional instruments as well as terrestrial scanners and RPAS/drone units. We strive to provide clients with the highest levels of service and commit to support field staff with the resources required.
  • Work with Project Manager to understand project objectives, budgets, goals, and schedules.
  • Expand upon, or develop, processing and calculating skills while in the field to gain a broader knowledge of survey operations.
  • McElhanney operates a fleet of over 50 RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes. We provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification.
  • Where appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team.
  • Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.

What You Will Bring:

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  • Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 2 years of previous experience in a similar role. A higher level of experience in surveying, construction or engineering will be considered if no diploma is held.
  • Competence in the fundamentals and use of Total stations is an asset.
  • A Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and share knowledge.
  • Physical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days, and the ability to lift heavy equipment.
  • Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey and Trimble Business Centre is an asset.
  • Desire to work on remote projects.
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license required

What Can We Offer You?

  • A team focused atmosphere that encourages ideas for improvement from all levels to continuously improve site and office processes, with recognition going to those that contribute.
  • An opportunity to work with, and develop the use of, the latest surveying and geospatial technology.
  • Work with Project Managers and Engineers that are willing to share experience and knowledge in support of career development.
  • Involvement with long-term clients in a variety of markets and industries. McElhanney’s diverse projects offer the opportunity for year-round work opportunities.
  • Extended health, vision and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
  • PPE Allowances
  • Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
  • Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan,

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
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