Farnsworth Group, Inc. · 2 days ago
Chief Technician - Field
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expFarnsworth Group, Inc. is a certified Great Place to Work and is seeking a Chief Technician – Field. In this role, you will work independently and collaboratively to train junior staff and execute various field activities related to surveying for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction projects.
Design
Responsibilities
Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches
Collects, processes, reduces, and downloads surveying field data
Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles
Follows FGI Safety Protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA)
Understands traffic control operations based on field activities
Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers on a daily basis
Ability to operate, check and make basic adjustments to robotic total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, digital levels, metal detectors, tribrachs and tripods
Researches and interprets previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records relative to the conducting of field activities
Advanced understanding of various surveys (topographic mapping, boundary plats, highway plans, roadway stationing, plan & profile, cross sections, horizontal & vertical curves, construction drawings, as-built surveys, and pipeline plans
Responsible for job specific quality control metrics as defined in the quality manual
Qualification
Required
Valid US driver's license & good driving record
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere
Proficient with GPS Systems, Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors
Safety oriented
Advanced understanding of Metes & Bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
Ability to Travel (approximately 80%)
Preferred
6+ years previous surveying experience
Advanced knowledge of Trimble surveying instruments & data collectors
Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid, Confined Space)
Surveyor-in-Training (LSI, LSIT, SIT) certification
AutoCAD C3D and/or Microstation ORD experience
Aerial Drone and/or 3D laser scanning experience
Advanced understanding of point code driven linework & construction staking
Advanced math skills including trigonometry, geometry, algebra, surveying coordinates, and surveying computations
Benefits
401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Short & Long-Term Disability
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Professional Development and Training
Mentoring Program
Paid Time Off
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Pet Insurance Plan
Hybrid Work Program
Company
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Farnsworth Group is a leading employee-owned full-service design firm, with over 600 professionals across the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Jensen
President & CEO
Chris Payne
Chief Financial Officer (Vice President of Finance and Operations)
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