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General Summary
Looking for a Survey Technician to operate in the western US region. Under the direction of the U.S. Operations Manager and Area Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day client interaction and execution of borehole deviation surveys, borehole geophysical logging, and/or directional drilling services for a wide variety of IDS's customers which account for the largest revenue stream within the company.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Engage directly with clients to promote IDS's services and provide quality deliverables
Self-manage time, daily schedule, safe work practices, and client interactions to meet contract requirements
Provide public relations on behalf of IDS directly to clients and community to foster positive image of company and grow business
Routinely engage clients and their contractors to provide technical support and to provide in-depth understanding for deliverables
Attend client-organized technical and safety meetings to be the sole IDS representative representing the company's interest
Provide high quality, technically advanced services to clients which is relied upon for massive capital investment
Comprehend effective cost control to self-manage impact on profitability of company
Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
Requirements:
1-3 years experience in rig and rig personnel management, surface mapping, core logging, subsurface mapping, and prospect development.
Travel a requirement of this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to work unsupervised for long periods at a time, to ensure a successful project with limited management oversight.
Experience in communicating complex problems and exhaustive findings to mid and upper level management
Experience in Construction Materials is not necessary but is a plus.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Microsoft Office
Advanced knowledge of downhole instrumentation theory
Critical thinking
Public relations
Basic mechanical skills
Initiative and disciplined self-management skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of sample material or core boxes. The employee is required to walk uneven and steep ground to access property for the purpose of field mapping. The employee must be able to work outside all seasons of the year, all day long. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$65,564.00 - $98,345.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
