Surveyor

Job Title: Surveyor
Location: Onshore & Offshore Oil and Gas Operational Fields
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Infrastructure
Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years)


Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Geomatics, Geodetic Engineering, Surveying, or a Higher Technical Diploma in Surveying and Mapping.
• Membership in a recognized professional institution is an advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in surveying, with at least 5 years in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Expert-level knowledge of underground service mapping techniques across various ground conditions and utility types.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in underground service detection and mapping using:
  • Cable locators
  • Scanners
  • Ground Penetrating Radars (GPR)
• Proficient in field surveying equipment:
  • GNSS
  • Total Station
  • Multi-station (MS60)
  • Digital Level
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering drawings and geographic data extraction.
• Skilled in survey data processing using:
  • Trimble Business Center
  • Leica Geo Office
• Proficient in AutoCAD for survey drawing preparation.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop / ArcGIS Pro for geographic data visualization and analysis.
• Willingness to work long hours in challenging onshore/offshore environments and extreme weather conditions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct surveys to detect and map underground services (electric, instrumentation, telecom, fiber optic cables, pipelines) for GIS updates.
• Perform underground service detection using advanced equipment in operational oil and gas areas.
• Conduct survey work using GNSS, Total Station, and Digital Level.
• Process survey data, apply network adjustments and coordinate transformations, and prepare drawings in AutoCAD.
• Overlay surveyed data on existing facility data using ArcGIS and verify conflicts.
• Collaborate with field personnel, senior designers, and GIS engineers to identify and map services.
• Extract geographic data from multi-disciplinary engineering drawings.
• Maintain survey equipment and control points.
• Conduct dimensional checks for civil construction projects to ensure alignment with design drawings.
• Provide technical guidance for in-house and outsourced projects to ensure accurate survey methodologies.
• Review technical aspects of tenders related to surveying and participate in evaluation committees.
• Supervise and ensure quality assurance of contractor field activities and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Review contractor deliverables for compliance with contract requirements.
• Stay updated on technological advances in Geomatics and recommend applicable innovations.
• Develop and maintain procedures for topographical surveying and mapping standards.
• Witness and advise on LiDAR and other contractor-led data collection activities.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and technical skills in surveying and mapping.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and lead survey-related activities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Adaptability to field conditions and long working hours.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.