Sr. Survey Crew Chief

81002 Sr Survey Crew Chief

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 75,000 - $ 118,700

Work Location Category: Onsite 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed. 

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays). 

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG. 

Job Summary 

• The Survey Crew Chief is required to perform various types of surveys which include, but are not limited to boundary, topographic, existing conditions, right-of-way, transmission line, subsurface utility engineering and construction layout.
• This role coordinates and oversees survey crews comprised of bargaining unit and/or mast employees to ensure survey projects are safely, effectively and efficiently completed within operational quality, and budgetary constraints which aligns with departmental and PSEG LI requirements.  
• The Survey Crew Chief reports directly to the Operations Supervisor 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct various types of surveys which include, boundary, topographic, existing conditions, right-of-way, transmission line, subsurface utility engineering and construction layout.
• Oversee, under Survey Manager/Operations Supervisor direction the work of venders/contractors performing land surveying services for the company/department.
• Lead manange and direct crew consisting of represented survey assistants and contractors performing land surveying services.
• Ensure all safety measures and precautions are in place and observed for assigned personnel and equipment.    
• Develop and execute a plan to complete surveying projects on time and within budget while exercising discretion regarding proper surveying procedures for the task assigned.
• Ensure field conditions are clearly documented through the use of concise notes, sketches supplemented with photographs and daily log. Maintain project drawings and files as per department requirements.
• Responsible for quality assurance/control of all project field data collected for each project assigned including the field work of survey assistants and contractors.
• Conduct regular maintenance and calibration of surveying equipment and scheduling of maintenance for company vehicle.
• Oversee, under Survey Manager/Operations Supervisor direction the work of venders/contractors performing land surveying services for the company/department.  

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Associates Degree with 5 years survey experience, in lieu of degree 7 years’ of Crew Chief experience 
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate project requirements for all types of field surveys performed
• Ability to translate surveying policies into processes and procedures that drive greater efficiencies for PSEG LI 
• Responsible for the quality assurance/control of all project field data collected including the field work of bargaining unit survey assistants 
• Ability to perform basic record research
• Ability to drive a light truck in on/off road conditions 
• Must be able to perform job duties in outdoor environments with various terrain, climates and weather conditions and must be willing to travel to field sites within PSEGLI service territory
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Provide training to crew personnel to operate equipment and perform surveys 

Desired 

• Certified Survey Technician 
• Knowledge of NYS code 753, subsurface utility engineering (SUE)
• Laser scanning and mobile mapping