SUE Analyst

Description

• Uses advanced geophysical equipment and technologies to accurately locate and map underground utilities
• Exercises extreme caution near or around any utility facility and follow all job site safety parameters І Visit project sites to identify and verify project limits
• Maintain updated working knowledge of innovative SUE technologies and techniques
• Represent McAdams in the field with professionalism through proper conduct and presentable appearance
• Oversees field operations, including utility designation, vacuum excavation, utility mapping, and data collection
• Use other surface geophysical methods, such as ground penetrating radar for utility detection, as appropriate, to differentiate and detect specific underground facilities
• Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
• Implements quality control procedures to ensures accuracy and completeness of SUE data
• Responsible for the QA-QC for all SUE field activities at projects
• Effectively coordinates and communicate with clients, utility owners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Read and interpret utility records, survey drawings and highway design plans І Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies
• Accurately and efficiently collect field data, locating features, and deliver data to CAD
• Lead and manage SUE field teams, providing guidance, training, and mentorship
• Organize field work and direct crew members
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on SUE projects
• Assist with operation and maintenance of vacuum excavation truck
• Provide training and reinforcement of standards for field staff
• Follow guidelines and company standards set forth for the Geomatics department
• Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Enforce company policies with respect to safety, protocol, and procedure in the field
• Collaborates with project managers to develop work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures \

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in the SUE industry
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Understands the operation of company equipment to accurately locate and identify subsurface utilities
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
• High School diploma or GED
• Analytical, meticulous, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead Proficient with EM, survey and GPR locating equipment
• Able to travel to and from sites
• Must be willing to work on a vacuum excavation truck to perform utility locating \
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• E-Verify (English/Spanish)
• Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day.
• Individual will have good technical skills; behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, honest, trustworthy, adaptable, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes and likes structure
• Strong proficiency in reading utility as-built/schematic records
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Right to Work (English/Spanish)
• Must have at least 2+ years of survey experience
• Working knowledge of survey equipment (conventional and GPS)
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with field crew and onsite clients

Benefits

• Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance