Caltech Surveys Ltd. is run by surveyors and project managers who are passionate about providing accurate and professional service. Our company has grown from just 2 people in 1990, to a large and diverse group of hardworking professionals. We offer a challenging and rewarding workplace, and provide excellent pay, a generous bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package and many opportunities for growth. We understand work / life balance and push ourselves to create strong teams that can take on any project. We use the most current technology and we have made professional career development a key part of our strategic plan. If you are motivated by success, career growth potential and a great team, we encourage you to apply today!
Position Overview:
The CAD Technician is responsible for the development and preparation of survey drawings including well sites, subdivisions, pipelines, individual ownership, and crossing plans.
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
- Interpret field notes, sketches, legal plans, air photos, and digital data
- Complete survey computations including GPS, conventional data processing and calculations necessary for establishing legal boundaries and construction layouts
- Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations
- Prepare plans to be submitted to the Land Registry Office and Sustainable Resources Development
- Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
- Complete general mapping and drafting duties including CAD and ArcGIS mapping
- Ensure drafting standards, procedures, overall data quality, and integrity are met
- Complete first office checks of all existing and proposed wells, pipelines, legals, etc by using government sites such as ISC and IRIS
- Ensure everything required of the field survey has been completed and is correct. Contact with field crews for missing sightlines, field conditions, etc
Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
- Completion of the Geomatics diploma program / Engineering Design and Drafting Technology diploma and/or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3-D and/or Microsurvey coordinate calculation software;
- Experience with processing survey data (Trimble preferably)
- Active participation in Caltech Survey Ltd.’s health and safety program
- Have the ability to identify and set priorities and possess effective time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail and professional development
Assets:
- 2 – 5 years’ experience drafting or mapping legal plans and oil and gas plans (Intermediate CAD Technician), 5+ years experience (Senior CAD Technician)
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Software
- Understanding of Western Canada Township setup (DLS)
- Understanding of field survey and traversing
- Prior field experience
- An understanding of the requirements for plan submissions to ISC and/or Sustainable Resource Development
Conditions of Employment:
- Participate in training on technology and methodology
- Obtain and maintain valid essential requirements
- Provide a copy of Geomatics diploma or demonstrate a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role
Decision Making:
- Accountable:
- Production Manager to ensure data is entered correctly.
- Consult:
- Field Crews regarding questions related to the plans
- Safety Manager in regards to any safety-related concerns or incidents.
- Inform:
- Production Manager of any major issues with plans, documents, calculations or equipment.
- Supported:
Working Conditions:
- Constant office work
- Frequent sitting at a desk
- Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, standing with items up to 20 lbs
- Frequent exposure to computers and other standard office equipment
- Frequent use of memory
- Frequent exposure to stressful situations and competing priorities
- Constant communication (spoken, written, reading)
- Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals
- Overtime may be required based on workload
Contact:
- Please click HERE to apply for this position
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.