Party Chief

Job Description

Summary

This position serves to direct the activity of the survey party in the Engineering Project Department. It provides accurate and efficient surveying and staking services as required.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Project Engineer

Directs: Instrument Man and Chainman/Rodman

Representative Duties

Acquires the preliminary information needed to conduct accurate surveys by the use of notes, maps and other records.

Uses and directs the use of survey instruments and equipment.

Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches of work performed and data collected.

Directs the surveying and stalking of overhead and underground line extensions, conversions, substations, and other facilities in accordance with approved plans.

Re-establishes lot lines, locates property corners for the purpose of facility alignment.

Conducts profile, topographic and route surveys, as well as as-built surveys.

Conducts field reconnaissance as assigned.

Directs operation and care of survey instruments and equipment or performs these tasks.

Maintains safe working practices.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

Project Engineer: Consults with on scheduling and performance of surveying projects, receives direction and advises of work progress and problems.

Other Project Department Personnel: Consults and coordinates with and exchanges information in planning and performing survey duties.

Manager of Land Services: Advises of situations which may require action by Right-of-Way agent.

External

Member-Owners/General Public: Provides needed assistance.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of two years of college-level courses in surveying technology and two years of experience as a party chief; or

Associate of Science degree in Civil Engineering and two years' experience as a party chief; or

Five years of experience with all levels of topographical or route survey work in progressively more responsible position, preferably in the electric utility field.

Job Knowledge

All aspects governing survey operations. Must be thoroughly familiar with all levels of survey computations and computer-based survey software. Basic familiarity with right-of-way law is desirable. Should be familiar with basic engineering procedures.

Abilities and Skills

Must be able to use and maintain the following equipment: Total survey station, Theodolite/electric distance meter, level, chain saw, brush ax, chains and level rods. Thorough familiarity with programmable scientific calculator is a must.

Working Conditions

Most of the work will be performed in the field. Some overtime required during construction season.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

Financial Security

Life Insurance Benefits

Work, Life, Health