Surveyor – Dredge Wallace McGeorge

- Closes 10-Apr-2025 (CST)
- LA, USA
- Full Time

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PBSGC is looking for a dynamic person to join our team as a hydrographic surveyor that is willing to work in the Louisianan area. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain a survey vessel while performing hydrographic surveys on the Mississippi River and Inland Waterways. Competitive pay commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package which includes health, wellness, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, and 401k plan to include employer match.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for calibrating GPS, ladder sensor, and hydrographic sounding devices to ensure accurate positioning of dredge to obtain accurate surveys.
- Perform calibration checks and monitor equipment.
- Responsible for assigned assets including survey vessel, survey equipment and electronics.
- Proficiently use Hypack, hydrographic survey software.
- Proficiently use U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (COE) Resident Management System (RMS)
- Precisely communicate with COE to obtain dredging orders and specific information to complete dredging assignments.
- Perform daily reports and additional required written communication.
- Thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications.
- Must maintain the highest level of safety in all aspects of the job
- Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, identifies and corrects job site hazards immediately.
- Support and encourage team members' learning and development.
- Additional role will include serving as an alternate SSHO.

Qualifications

- Experience with working in a marine environment on the Inland Waterways and the Mississippi River is not required but beneficial.
- Knowledge of marine navigation systems.
- Must possess proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess proficient mathematics skills.
- Must possess proficient time management skills, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills.
- OSHA 30 beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
- CQM certificate - Quality Control beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
- Boaters Education Certificate beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.

Requirements:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' hydrographical surveying experience
- Minimum 2-year degree in computer science
- Degree or certification in surveying
- Minimum 2 years' survey boat operator experience.
- Willing to live onboard the Dredge Wallace McGeorge for 2 weeks on and 1 week off.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
- Must complete and be deemed Fit for Duty a Functional Capacity Exam (FCU).

Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected] or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.