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Primoris Engineering is currently accepting applicants for Instrument Operators for a project in Lafayette, Louisiana. This is a great foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone who has 1 to 5 years of survey experience and who has a solid understanding of the surveying process.

The Instrument Operator is responsible for providing accurate and precise measurements and survey data to support survey projects, ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with project specifications and industry standards. This role is critical in assisting with the successful completion of energy sector projects such as compressor stations, pipelines, and other infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct precise measurements and survey activities using advanced surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS systems, laser scanners, laser levels, and other specialized tools.
• Assist in the establishment of survey control points, benchmarks, and reference lines to ensure accurate and consistent measurements throughout the project.
• Set up and operate surveying equipment accurately for accurate data collection.
• Conduct field surveys to gather topographic data, as-built information, and other relevant survey data.
• Perform calculations and data analysis to generate accurate survey reports.
• Assist in the preparation of construction staking plans, including layout and marking of control points, boundaries, and other key elements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations while performing surveying tasks.
• Conduct regular quality control checks to validate the accuracy and reliability of survey data.
• Maintain surveying equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Stay updated with industry trends, and advancements in surveying technology.
• Collaborate with the surveying team, providing guidance and support to junior surveyors and crew members when required.
• Foster a safe working environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. A degree or certification in surveying or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a surveyor, rod man or instrument operator.
• Proficient in operating advanced surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS systems, laser scanners, laser levels, and data collectors.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform complex calculations and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of surveying principles, practices, and surveying techniques.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to different job sites as required.

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets. We are experts in the process heater marketplace and designing and supplying reformers, heaters, Selective Catalytic Reductions (SCR), and waste-heat recovery units around the world. Engineering offices are located in Tyler, TX, Houston, TX, San Dimas, CA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Primoris is proud to offer the following to full time employees:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one
• Pet coverage for your furry friends
• Legal assistance coverage
• Award-winning safety programs

Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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