Surveyor (Design Vetting) at Iteka Integrated Services Limited (IISL)

Role Overview

• The Surveyor is responsible for reviewing, validating, and ensuring the accuracy of survey designs and plans for oil and gas pipeline projects.
• This role ensures that survey methodologies, data, and designs comply with technical standards, project requirements, and industry best practices.
• The engineer collaborates with project teams to optimize survey processes and mitigate risks related to design errors.

Key Responsibilities
Survey Design Review and Validation:

• Vet survey designs, drawings, and related documentation for compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey data, including topographic, geotechnical, and geospatial information.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, or omissions in survey data and recommend corrective actions.

Technical Support:

• Provide expertise on survey methodologies, tools, and technologies used in pipeline routing, alignment, and construction.
• Advise on the application of GIS, GPS, and other geospatial tools for survey activities.
• Support the project team in resolving technical issues related to survey data and design.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Coordinate with survey contractors, design consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on survey objectives and methodologies.
• Conduct technical discussions and provide inputs to ensure survey designs meet project goals.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure survey activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of survey deliverables.

Risk Management and Optimization:

• Identify risks related to survey design and propose mitigation strategies.
• Optimize survey processes to improve efficiency and reduce project timelines.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain documentation related to survey design vetting, including review reports, checklists, and recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to the project management team and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience
Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or specialized certification in Surveying or Geospatial Sciences is a plus.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in survey design, validation, and vetting for large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Proven track record in managing survey-related activities for pipeline projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in survey tools and technologies, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS software, and GPS systems.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards for pipeline design and construction.
• Strong understanding of topographic, geotechnical, and environmental considerations in pipeline projects.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Professional certifications such as RICS, PLS, or equivalent are advantageous.
• This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of survey data, which forms the foundation for successful pipeline project execution.
• A detail-oriented approach, coupled with a commitment to excellence, is essential for success in this position