Jr. Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Title: Jr. Crew Chief

Department: Survey

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Level: I

Travel Required: Yes

Position Summary

The Jr. Crew Chief is responsible for staking well locations, surveying and establishing section corners, and staking access roads, including slope staking for access roads and well location pads. This role provides daily oversight of assigned Survey Assistants while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety in all field operations.

Workplace safety is a core responsibility of every employee and is expected at all times.

Reporting Structure

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Reports To: Project Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Stake pipelines and pipeline right-of-ways
• Perform topographic surveys and cross-sectioning
• Conduct mathematical calculations, field checks, and manage field data
• Take accurate and clear field notes and perform note reduction
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Understand and identify basic sources of measurement error
• Apply principles of monumentation, staking, and marking
• Ensure quality control and performance of all assigned work
• Maintain all company equipment and company vehicles
• Accurately track and report time and expenses
• Meet with clients and public landowners while maintaining a positive company reputation
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in changing conditions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Background in math, geometry, and trigonometry required
• 6–12 months of experience as a Survey Field Assistant and/or related schooling

Industry Knowledge

• Oil & Gas surveying experience preferred
• Strong math and computer skills required

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Technical Proficiency

Experience using:

• Survey measuring instruments (levels, GPS equipment, total stations)
• Electronic data collection systems

Licensing Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must meet company requirements throughout employment

Physical & Additional Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to walk for extended periods and operate ATVs across various terrains
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and safety-conscious
• Willingness to enroll in the DISA Compliance & Policy Program

Working Conditions

This position involves both mental and physical labor. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and is subject to extreme weather conditions and varying terrain environments.